Margaret Thatcher, then leader of the opposition, visits Osborn Steels, Sheffield, in March 1975 Margaret Thatcher, then leader of the opposition, visits Osborn Steels, Sheffield, in March 1975
Margaret Thatcher, then leader of the opposition, visits Osborn Steels, Sheffield, in March 1975

Sheffield retro: 18 of the best photos looking back at 1975

By Jane Salt
Published 21st Jan 2024, 04:45 BST
This gallery of fascinating photographs takes a look back at happenings in Sheffield in 1975.

Famous visitors, refuse collectors and a tripe queen are just some of the photos in our retro gallery from 1975.

Shopping on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, in 1975

5. Shoppers

Shopping on Chapel Walk, Sheffield, in 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Cliff Richard is surrounded by fans at Sheffield City Hall, January 21, 1975

6. Cliff

Cliff Richard is surrounded by fans at Sheffield City Hall, January 21, 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Our picture shows a racing car designed and built in Sheffield. On the left is Tony Shaw, an assistant parts manager at a Sheffield garage, and Martin Reed, a draughtsman with a city firm. These two, in conjunction with Trevor Hegarty, designed and built the car which will run in its first race in March 1975. Photo February 26, 1975

7. Racing car

Our picture shows a racing car designed and built in Sheffield. On the left is Tony Shaw, an assistant parts manager at a Sheffield garage, and Martin Reed, a draughtsman with a city firm. These two, in conjunction with Trevor Hegarty, designed and built the car which will run in its first race in March 1975. Photo February 26, 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Firth Park Centenary Celebrations, August 17, 1975

8. Centenary

Firth Park Centenary Celebrations, August 17, 1975 Photo: Waistell staff

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