The then Prime Minister Harold Wilson pauses to talk to children from Parkhill Junior and Infants School, outside the Grace Owen Nursery School, Parkhill, in January 1970The then Prime Minister Harold Wilson pauses to talk to children from Parkhill Junior and Infants School, outside the Grace Owen Nursery School, Parkhill, in January 1970
The then Prime Minister Harold Wilson pauses to talk to children from Parkhill Junior and Infants School, outside the Grace Owen Nursery School, Parkhill, in January 1970

Sheffield retro: 19 pictures capturing city life in 1970

By Jane Salt
Published 17th Apr 2023, 04:45 BST
Here we are taking a look back at life in 1970.

Do you remember these people and events?

The Sheffield University Rag Boat Race... October 1970

5. On the river

The Sheffield University Rag Boat Race... October 1970 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The front of the Grand Hotel, Sheffield, in 1970

6. Hotel

The front of the Grand Hotel, Sheffield, in 1970 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Sheffield gas lamp cleaner, Mr Thomas Bray pictured in November 1970

7. Gas lamp

Sheffield gas lamp cleaner, Mr Thomas Bray pictured in November 1970 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Tinsley Power Station, Sheffield 1970

8. Smoke

Tinsley Power Station, Sheffield 1970 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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