These photos will transport you to 1968 in Sheffield, bringing back memories of lost shops, schools, leisure facilities and much more.
Do you remember shopping at Redgates, Pauldens department store or Walsh’s?
And did you and your family ever cool off in the lido at Millhouses Park or catch a film at Studio 7 cinema on the Wicker?
If you’re lucky, you may remember the Black Swan and the seminal performance there that year by Sheffield legend Joe Cocker.
You’ll almost certainly recall the popular Lord Mayor’s Parade, which attracted huge crowds each year; the Whit Sing events; and May Queens being crowned around the city.
These and other favourite places and events of the late 60s feature in this retro photo gallery, capturing the spirit of the era.
Do these nostalgic photos of Sheffield bring back any happy memories for you? We’d love to hear your favourite things about the late 60s if you want to comment below or email [email protected].
17. Pauldens
A youngster meets Father Christmas at Pauldens store in Sheffield in 1968 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
18. Studio 7
The Studio 7 cinema, on the Wicker, Sheffield, pictured in 1968. It opened in 1920 as the Wicker Picture House and was demolished after closing for good in 1987. | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
19. Redgates
A window display at Redgates toy shop in Sheffield showing a miniature racing circuit, in May 1968 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
20. King Edward VII School
A young boy proudly walks the street in his new King Edward VII School uniform in 1968 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers