The old Classic Cinema in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, pictured in November 1982. The cinema originally opened as the Electra Palace on February 10, 1911 and then as the News Theatre in 1945The old Classic Cinema in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, pictured in November 1982. The cinema originally opened as the Electra Palace on February 10, 1911 and then as the News Theatre in 1945
The old Classic Cinema in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, pictured in November 1982. The cinema originally opened as the Electra Palace on February 10, 1911 and then as the News Theatre in 1945

Sheffield retro: Fascinating black and white photos looking back at Sheffield in the 1980s

By Jane Salt
Published 24th Apr 2023, 06:06 BST
It is hard to believe that some of these photos were taken more than 40 years ago.

The 17 randomly selected pictures from our archive take us on a trip down memory lane to the people, places and events of Sheffield in the early 1980s.

Enjoy scrolling through and reminiscing.

The Oughtibridge Brass Band play at the bandstand on The Moor, Sheffield, in 1984

5. Bandstand

The Oughtibridge Brass Band play at the bandstand on The Moor, Sheffield, in 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Another cinema no longer with us - the ABC Cinema, Angel Street, pictured in August 1985

6. ABC

Another cinema no longer with us - the ABC Cinema, Angel Street, pictured in August 1985 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The busy market stalls on The Moor, Sheffield in 1981

7. Market

The busy market stalls on The Moor, Sheffield in 1981 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, November 4, 1985

8. Gaumont

Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, November 4, 1985 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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