Micheal Palin pictured with Green Santa who is collecting cans to be cashed in for the Children's Appeal, November 29, 1997

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Sheffield retro: 18 nostalgic pictures looking back at 1997, including Stones Cannon Brewery

By Jane Salt

Published 27th Nov 2024, 06:45 GMT

Retro takes a wander through all things Sheffield twenty seven years ago.

A search of our archives brings you these photographs from the year 1997 and include a green Father Christmas, football fans off to Wembley, famous faces in the city and much more.

Can you recognise anyone you know?

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17. Under construction

The National Centre for Popular Music is under construction in November 1997 Photo: Dennis Lound

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18. Busy

Sheffield city centre is busy with Christmas shoppers in December 1997 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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Sheffield retro: 18 nostalgic pictures looking back at 1997, including Stones Cannon Brewery

Retro takes a wander through all things Sheffield twenty seven years ago.

17. Under construction

18. Busy

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