It was the year that started with the ‘winter of discontent’.
It was the year when Sheffield’s Wednesday’s epic FA Cup battle with Arsenal went to four replays, Argentina star Alex Sabella was lining up for Sheffield United, and we went to the polls for a general election.
That was 1979 in Sheffield.
Back in those days, all the pictures that we took for The Star were in black and white. But those of us who were there remember very clearly that the 70s happened in colour!
Now we have transformed 38 of our pictures from that year into colour using technology. They are sure to bring memories flooding back
We think it has breathed new life into the pictures, which show everyday life in the city as well as exciting special events.
You can see the pictures in the gallery below.
If you have pictures that you would like us to publish in our retro columns, please email them to us.
13. Mayor's parade
The TSB float in the Lord Mayor's Parade makes its way up High Street on the 9th June 1979 Byline: Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
14. In colour
We have transformed pictures from 1979 into colour Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
15. Lido visitors
Picture shows some of the many visitors to Millhouses Lido, Millhouses Park, Sheffield - 18th June 1979. Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
16. Outdoor pool
Swimmers at Longley Park swimming pool, Sheffield, April 4 1979. Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers