Parents may have fretted over the Cold War, and the looming threat of nuclear annihilation, not to mention strikes and soaring inflation.
But children of the 60s and 70s had simpler concerns, like saving up enough pocket money to buy the latest records and some pick ‘n’ mix from Woolworths, or repairing the flat tyre on their Raleigh Chopper.
This retro photo gallery captures the daily realities of life growing up in Sheffield back then, including long summer days at the lido, trips to the cinema or bowling alley and being dragged around the markets by your parents.
The nostalgic images also show youngsters playing outside before cars dominated our streets to such an extent, and hanging around at the playground in an age when health and safety was a little more lax.
The atmospheric black-and-white pictures may bring back magical memories too of a lost toy shop dubbed the Yorkshire Disneyland, the wonder of seeing the city lit up for Christmas, and the fun you had learning to swim.
All the photos are taken from The Star’s archives or shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.
25. Boating lake
The boating Lake at Millhouses Park, pictured here in the 1960s, is one popular attraction which has stood the test of time | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield
26. Paddling
The paddling pools in Rivelin Park, Rivelin Valley Road, pictured here in 1967, have also survived | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield
27. Magic
Children being entertained by the magician Hamilton Kaye, also known asWizard Kaye, Ron Dalmo and briefly as Milton Kaye. He was a popular conjuror and children's entertainer, who also ran a magic business supplying tricks and his speciality flash paper and string. | Picture Sheffield/Peter Kaye Photo: Picture Sheffield/Peter Kaye
28. Castle House
A visit to the toy department at Castle House, Brightside and Carbrook Co-op, on Angel Street, Sheffield city centre, pictured here in 1965, was also a treat | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield