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.

Can you recognise anyone you know?

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5. Fans

England fans watching the England v Tunisia World Cup match at the Players Bar, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, on June 15, 1998 Photo: Steve Ellis

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6. Penalty shoot-out

Dismay at the Old Monk, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, as England are out of the World Cup after a penalty shoot out, on July 1, 2006 Photo: Roger Nadal

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7. Crowds

A crowded Walkabout Bar in Sheffield city centre as fans watch the England v Germany World Cup game, on June 27, 2010 Photo: Steve Ellis

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8. Fans

Fans watch the England v Germany World Cup game in the Walkabout Bar in Sheffield City Centre, on June 27, 2010 Photo: Steve Ellis

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