Sheffield retro: 20 photos of World Cup fever in Sheffield ahead of next football tournament

World Cup fever is brewing and our gallery of photographs takes a look back at how the famous football tournament has been celebrated in our city over previous years.

These 20 photos from our archive look back at the highs and lows of England fans in the community and the pubs and clubs around Sheffield.

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1. Oasis

Visitors to the Oasis foodhall at Meadowhall celebrate England's third goal against Denmark in the World Cup on June 15, 2002 Photo: Barry Richardson (Staff)

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2. Disbelief

Disbelief at the Leadmill as England go out against Brazil in the World Cup on June 21, 2002 Photo: Roger Nadal

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3. Flying the flag

Shefield students and their painted house at Crookesmoor Road, at the back is Steve Rippengill and in front, left to right, Peter Coverley, Mark Atkinson, Steve Gentle and Pies Coates, on June 1, 2002 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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4. Football mad

Minister Rick Fillingham and football mad parishioners at Ecclesall Parish Church who will be having a big screen to watch the World Cup, on May 11, 2002 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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