Sheffield snow: 13 great retro photos showing Sheffield glistening in the snow over the years

By Robert Cumber

Published 25th Dec 2022, 00:04 BST

Sheffield had its first dusting of snow this winter in the run up to the festive season Christmas, but to the dismay of many it came just a little bit too early and the city missed out on a magical white Christmas this year.

But we’ve taken a look through the archives to bring you these atmospheric photos of Sheffield looking pretty in the snow over the years.

All the photos are courtesy of Picture Sheffield: https://www.picturesheffield.com/.

Whirlow Brook Park on Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, in the snow in 2013

1. Whirlow Brook Park

Whirlow Brook Park on Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, in the snow in 2013 Photo: Pete Evans/Picture Sheffield

St. Mary C. of E. Church on Church Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, in the snow in 1985

2. Church in the snow

St. Mary C. of E. Church on Church Street, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, in the snow in 1985 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd/Picture Sheffield

Snow on Bowstring Bridge, looking towards Commercial Street, in Sheffield city centre

3. Bowstring Bridge

Snow on Bowstring Bridge, looking towards Commercial Street, in Sheffield city centre Photo: Mr. Peter Marshall/Picture Sheffield

Woodhouse Cemetery on Stradbroke Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, in 2010

4. Cemetery in the snow

Woodhouse Cemetery on Stradbroke Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, in 2010 Photo: Andrew Milroy/Picture Sheffield