A worker enjoys her leaving presents at the Firth Vickers test house on Weedon Street, Sheffield, in the early1960s. Photo Mrs Patricia Henshawplaceholder image
A worker enjoys her leaving presents at the Firth Vickers test house on Weedon Street, Sheffield, in the early1960s. Photo Mrs Patricia Henshaw

Sheffield retro: 20 nostalgic photos capturing life in the city's steelworks in a bygone era

By Jane Salt
Published 13th Jun 2026, 05:00 GMT

Steel manufacturing in the city dates back centuries and helped forge Sheffield into an industrial powerhouse.

Take a look back at our fascinating photo gallery providng a glimpse into what it was like working in the city’s steelworks of the past.

A general view of the Sheffield Twist Drill production department during World War II

17. Production

A general view of the Sheffield Twist Drill production department during World War II Photo: Submitted

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Taking a casting from a furnace during an experiment on titanium steel for Rolls Royce at Woodhouse & Rixson, Sheffield, on October 13, 1981

18. Casting

Taking a casting from a furnace during an experiment on titanium steel for Rolls Royce at Woodhouse & Rixson, Sheffield, on October 13, 1981 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The demolition of the Hadfields Limited, East Hecla Works, Sheffield, on February 18, 1984

19. Demolition

The demolition of the Hadfields Limited, East Hecla Works, Sheffield, on February 18, 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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