Ted Mace chonicled the transformations taking place across the city during those decades, including the arrival of Supertram, the last days of the bendibuses, and the decline and rise of businesses along Fargate and Division Street, in Sheffield city centre.
This retro photo gallery also includes bygone scenes from suburbs including Attercliffe, Walkley and Heeley, which are sure to bring plenty of memories flooding back for those who’ve been around long enough.
All the photos featured were taken by Ted Mace and are shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.
21. Bridge Street shops
Bridge Street, Sheffield, showing (right) J. and E. McGrail, and M. Burke, confectioners. Photo: Picture Sheffield/Ted Mace
22. Duke Street
Duke Street, Sheffield, in 1985, showing (right) Duke Street Flats and (centre) No. 57 Embassy Court. Photo: Picture Sheffield/Ted Mace
23. Norfolk Street
Norfolk Street, Sheffield city centre, in 1985, showing the National and Provincial Building Society, and BBC Radio Sheffield. Photo: Picture Sheffield/Ted Mace