We took a dive into our archives to look at the rapidly changing city of Sheffield in the 1980s.
The early 1980s were a significant time of change for the city of Sheffield. What was predominantly a manufacturing city was heavily impacted over the late 1970s into the early 1980s, as more than a thousand jobs in the manufacturing sector were being lost each month.
There were positive things going on in the city, too. Fargate was redeveloped in 1981 and the Leadmill opened in May 1980 as a community arts centre, before later becoming a celebrated and iconic live music venue, to name but a few.
Take a look back at the city of Sheffield 46-years-ago… are there any things that you remember from that year?
6. Back to the 80s
A street scene in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, in April 1980 | Sheffield Newspapers
7. Leadmill
An event promoting The Leadmill, Sheffield, in May 1980. The famous venue opened that year as a community arts centre, before becoming a celebrated music venue and nightclub that attracted some of the biggest names in pop and rock. | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Free Press
8. Time for a pint
Enjoying a pint at the The Museum Hotel, Orchard Street, Sheffield, on May 20, 1980