Sheffield retro: 19 black and white photos of yesterday to take you back to 1979

By Jane Salt

Published 24th Mar 2025, 05:00 BST

A search of our archives brings you these images of Sheffield in 1979 – the year when elections for a European Union candidates took place, factory workers were striking and the Tinsley Towers were standing proud.

These nostalgic black and white photos take a look back at all things Sheffield in the year 1979.

Do they bring back memories for you?

Shoppers in Fargate, Sheffield, in 1979 with Top Shop, Peter Lord shoe shop, the Wimpy House and Ratners jewellers on the right

1. Shopping

Shoppers in Fargate, Sheffield, in 1979 with Top Shop, Peter Lord shoe shop, the Wimpy House and Ratners jewellers on the right Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Jack and Peter Pollard in the Pollard's shop on Glossop Road shortly before it closed, September 13, 1979

2. Pollard's

Jack and Peter Pollard in the Pollard's shop on Glossop Road shortly before it closed, September 13, 1979 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Commuters wait for taxis in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, after the city's buses stopped in February 1979 after the roads were left ungritted

3. No grit

Commuters wait for taxis in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, after the city's buses stopped in February 1979 after the roads were left ungritted Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

All dressed up for the Abbeydale Hamlet Craftsmen's Fair June 9, 1979

4. Craftsmen's Fair

All dressed up for the Abbeydale Hamlet Craftsmen's Fair June 9, 1979 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Sheffield European Union

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