These hardworking men and women kept the pints flowing and the punters in order at watering holes from Ecclesfield and Crookes to Dore and Heeley.
Do you remember any of the landlords and landladies pictured, some from pubs which have sadly been lost for good in the years since these photos were captured?
Among the custodians pictured are a number of husband-and-wife duos, one landlord who was lucky enough to get his hands on the FA Carling Premership Trophy, as it was back then, and a proud pub of the month winner.
37. Freemasons Arms
Pictured outside the Freemasons Arms, on Walkley Lane, Sheffield, in May 1996, are landlord Graham Pugh and his wife Susan | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
38. The Peacock
Landlord and landlady Beryl and John Nash pictured outside The Peacock pub, in Stannington, Sheffield, in January 1995. They were retiring after 37 years in the trade. | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
39. Wharncliffe Arms
Licensees Mr and Mrs Pridmore in the tap room of The Wharncliffe Arms, Chapeltown, Sheffield, in March 1995 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
40. Masons Arms
Landlord and landlady George and Alison Micalles at the Masons Arms, on Carson Road, Crookes, Sheffield, in September 1997 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers