These black and white photos from our archives take us on a trip down memory lane to Sheffield in the 1980s.
It was a time of much change, both in Sheffield and nationally.
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The city itself was very different to what it is today, and these 19 pictures give a glimpse of how residents lived and worked in the Steel City.
Bars, shops, cutlery workers, famous faces, a beauty competition and a Dalek on The Moor all feature in our Retro gallery photo.
Do they bring back memories for you? Check out who you can spot in the photos.

9. Swap Shop
Kids enjoying the Multi-Coloured Swap Shop in Norfolk Park, Sheffield, in October 1981 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

10. Famous visitor
Former heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper visits Bedford Steels Limited, Sheffield, in June 1982 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

11. Coffee time
A look inside the Crucible Theatre Coffee Shop in September 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

12. Award
Engineering Director at Henry Taylor Tools Ltd., Gordon Russell (left) and the entire workforce, after they were awarded the Queen's Award for Industry, April 1981 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

