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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9. Getting into the spirit

Football fans get into the spirit of the World Cup at The Lescar pub on Sharrowvale Road, on June 2, 2002 Photo: DEAN ATKINS

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10. M & S

Brian Cutts from the men's department at Marks and Spencer, Fargate, Sheffield, is seen with World Cup memorabilia that is on sale, on May 11, 2006 Photo: Mike Waistell

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11. Opening game

Soccer fans watching the opening game in the World Cup between Scotland and Brazil at Champs Bar on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, on June 10, 1998 Photo: Steve Ellis

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12. Jubilant

Jubilant England fans in Sheffield City Centre watching the World Cup quarter final win over Sweden on July 7, 2018 Photo: Steve Ellis

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