Sheffield retro: 22 black and white photos capturing life in city in 1953

These historic black and white images look back at goings on in Sheffield more than 70 years ago in 1953.

It was the year of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and people were celebrating all over the city.

It was also the year when World War II sweet rationing ended after 10 years, with children emptying their piggy banks and heading for the nearest sweet shop.

We hope you enjoy this nostalgic look at a bygone era.

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9. Newspapers stand

Newspapers, books and magazines for sale at this stall in Sheffield, on December 9, 1953 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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10. Class photo

Ellesmere Road School, Sheffield, class photo 1953. Billy Elshaw is 7th from the left on the back row. Submitted William Elshaw Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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11. Entrance exam

It's zero hour and the boys are taking their entrance examination for the army apprenticeship schools in Sheffield, overseen by Sgt J.A.Richardson R.A.M.C., and Chief Clerk J.Jones hands out the exam papers, in June 1953 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd