It was the year in which Sheffield’s iconic peace gardens were officially opened and the crowds gathered for the popular Lord Mayor's Parade.
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5. Michael Palin and J.K Rowling
Guest of honour, Michael Palin and overall winner, J. K. Rowling at the Sheffield Children's Book Award at the Crucible Theatre, 1998 Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Hallmarking Machine
Hallmarking machine at Sheffield Assay Office, 137 Portobello Street, Oct 1998 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Sheffield Windrush celebration
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah performing at Sheffield Windrush Celebration at Sheffield City Hall on 23 June 1998 Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. Streets of the North
Street performers on Fargate, part of The National Street Arts Festival, 'Streets of the North 98' - August 1998 Photo: Picture Sheffield