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.
25. Snowbound
Workmen dig their way through the snow in Sheffield in January 1963 | Sheffield Newspapers
26. John Lennon
John Lennon reading the 'Twikker' Rag Magazine behind the scenes when the Beatles performed at Sheffield City Hall on November 2, 1963 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
27. Sheffield Show
On the Yorkshire Brigade stand at the Sheffield Show, Diane Clarke of Arbourthorne, Sheffield, tries her luck on the trampoline, with the aid of Private John Hogg, on August 1, 1967 | Sheffield Newspapers
28. Wadsley protest
Wadsley residents attend the Town Hall for the inquiry into the 'Save our Village' campaign, on July 11, 1967 | Sheffield Newspapers