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.
21. Refugees
Vietnamese refugees pictured in 1979. Sheffield Newpapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
22. Wheelchair heroes
Mick Kelly, Terry Willett and Derek Curson are welcomed home warmly after their epic week long London to Stocksbridge wheelchair marathon in aid of the British Paraplegic Society which was started by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, May 27, 1979. Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
23. Prince Charles
The Prince pauses to chat with members of the hospital staff. Prince Charles officially opens the Royal Hallamshire Hospital - 1st November. Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
24. May queen
Crookes Valley Methodist Church May Queen, Michelle Veall (14) taking part in the procession from the church after the Whit Sing in Weston Park was cancelled due to the weather - 28th May 1979 . Sheffield Newpapers Photo: Sheffield Newpapers