Marathon man John Burkhill with his pram, but not his green wig, on February 22, 2005placeholder image
Marathon man John Burkhill with his pram, but not his green wig, on February 22, 2005

Sheffield retro: 21 photos capturing life in Sheffield in 2005 - including legendary fundraiser John Burkhill

By Jane Salt
Published 5th Apr 2026, 05:00 GMT

These photos from our archive take a look back at faces and places in Sheffield more than 20 years ago

Can you believe these photos were taken more tham 20 years ago?

Take a look back at faces and places and see who you can spot.

Legendary fundraiser John Burkhill was pounding the streets back then never dreaming that he would end up raising over £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The changing face of Sheffield....the rear of the Carmel House facade, Fargate, on October 14, 2005

5. Facade

The changing face of Sheffield....the rear of the Carmel House facade, Fargate, on October 14, 2005 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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Staff at the Leadmill, celebrating its 25th birthday on February 28, 2005

6. Birthday celebrations

Staff at the Leadmill, celebrating its 25th birthday on February 28, 2005 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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The Sheldon, Hill Street, Sheffield, on June 15, 2005

7. Pub

The Sheldon, Hill Street, Sheffield, on June 15, 2005 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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Keeping fit with PC "Bill" and PC Alan Hancock at Park Hill school, Sheffield, on March 3, 2005

8. Keeping fit

Keeping fit with PC "Bill" and PC Alan Hancock at Park Hill school, Sheffield, on March 3, 2005 Photo: Stuart Hastings

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