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.
17. The Cherry Tree
Jim and Linda Elliot at the Cherry Tree pub, Carterknowle Road in 1997 Photo: JPI Media
18. Masons Arms
Landlord and landlady George and Alison Micalles behind the bar at the Masons Arms in 1997 Photo: Barry Richardson
19. Bankers Draft
Landlord Nick Anderson at the Bankers Draft in 1997 Photo: barry richardson
20. Shepley Spitfire
Shepley Spitfire landlord Richard Bell and wife Christina pictured in 1997 Photo: barry richardson