Sheffield retro: 44 photos which show the 1990s were among the best times to be alive in the city

This retro photo gallery shows some of the best moments of the 90s in Sheffield, from fans going wild for Neighbours heart-throb Jason Donovan at Sheffield City Hall in 1990 to the legendary Gatecrasher New Year's Eve Party which brought the decade to a close in euphoric style.

It's hard to believe nearly a quarter of a century has passed since the end of the 1990s, but the memories of a great decade in Sheffield live on.

This retro photo gallery shows some of the best moments of the 90s in Sheffield, from fans going wild for Neighbours heart-throb Jason Donovan at Sheffield City Hall in 1990 to the legendary Gatecrasher New Year's Eve Party which brought the decade to a close in euphoric style.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Noel Edmonds with his House Party ruled the airwaves during the 90s, with both making appearances in Sheffield, at Meadowhall and Crystal Peaks.

The decade was soundtracked by Britpop, including Sheffield's own Pulp, who gave Blur and Oasis a run for their money, but Def Leppard proved they still had it when they rocked the city once again.

With plenty of alpine fun at the Ski Village, Helen Sharman becoming the first Briton in space, 'Prince' Naseem Hamed strutting his stuff in the ring, and The Full Monty riding high at the box office, the 90s were quite the time to be alive in Sheffield.

Sure, the 80s had their good points and there was plenty to enjoy about the 70s too, but these photos make a compelling case for the 1990s being the best era.

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