Fans heading to the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley for the historic Steel City derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United in April 1993placeholder image
Fans heading to the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley for the historic Steel City derby between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United in April 1993

Sheffield retro: Looking back at Sheffield in 1993 including famous Steel City derby at Wembley

These photos from our archive take a look back at happenings in Sheffield in 1993 – including a Steel City derby at Wembley.

Tens of thousands of Blades and Owls made the journey to the capital for the FA Cup semi-final.

That year, Supertram made its first journey into the city centre, the final block of flats at the Hyde Park complex was demolished, and the legendary Butler’s Dining Rooms closed its doors after more than 80 years in the city.

Take a trip down memory lane with us.

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