Fans went wild for the Beatles, the Arts Tower became Sheffield's tallest building and the Goodwin Fountain at the top of Fargate was unveiled.
This retro photo gallery proves Sheffield didn't miss out on the fun during the 1960s, as a cultural revolution swept the world.
John Lennon is pictured backstage at Sheffield City Hall, a very different looking West Street is seen and chefs are shown cooking up a storm at Sheffield's luxurious Grand Hotel.
These images from the archives also show how much neighbourhoods across the city have changed, from the shops on West Street to Leppings Lane, in Hillsborough, Gleadless Valley and Woodseats.
1. West Street
West Street, Sheffield, in 1967. The businesses pictured are Bradwells, Francis, Sinclair, Wilsons, Shaws and Boots | Sheffield Newspapers
2. Goodwin Fountain
The old Goodwin Fountain at the top of Fargate, in Sheffield city centre, is pictured here in 1961, with the jets of water illuminated following the official switch-on. | Sheffield Newspapers
3. Swinging 60s
The final of the rock 'n' roll contest at the Sheffield Telegraph Farm Grounds Gala in August 1960 Photo: Sheffield newspapers
4. Angel Street
A view of Angel Street, Sheffield, in 1965. showing Peter Robinson's fashion store and Horne's menswear on the right and Cockayne's department store on the left | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers