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.
29. Radio Sheffield
Three of the people helping to put Radio Sheffield on the air on November 15, 1967. Pictured (left to right) are Pam Wait, station assistant; Margaret Massingale, education secretary; and education producer David Sheasby | BBC
30. Betting shop
Inside a Sheffield betting shop in December 1967. The exact location is unknown | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
31. Weightlifting
Weightlifters at Sheffield's Meynell Youth Club in October 1967 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
32. Dixon Lane
Dixon Lane, Sheffield, pictured in 1967, when it was a popular place for fruit and flower sellers | Sheffield newspapers