Youngsters are seen preparing for the popular Sheffield Children’s Festival, rehearsing for the Young World Concert at Sheffield Arena, and visiting the short-lived Sheffield City Airport.
Children are also shown at schools and parks around Sheffield, celebrating Christmas and Chinese New Year, raising money for good causes, and marking a special anniversary for the city.
A Sheffield United star and a boxing great feature alongside the youngsters in this trip down memory lane.
Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know in these photos? How do you think growing up in the 90s compares to growing up today? Let us know in the comments section.
21. Shoebox appeal
Sheffield United player Petr Katchouro helps launch the Samaritans' annual Christmas shoebox appeal to help needy youngsters in Eastern European contries. Petr is pictured with children from Dobcroft Junior School, Sarah Bailey, William Jackson, Sonia Bailey, and Elin Davies. | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Mike Waistell
22. Launch Pad
The new Ottakar's Launch Pad children's bookstore at Meadowhall, pictured in July 1999, with assistant store manager Alex Eyre and book seller Lucy Magill | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Mike Waistell
23. Arms aloft
Children pictured at the Coleridge Road playing fields, where Community Recreation Sheffield City Council and the Out of School Network were holding their children's playscheme in August 1999. They are seen with Mr Goddard, one of the scheme organisers. | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Mike Waistell
24. Young artists
Children at Bracken Hill School, Sheffield, who worked with local sculptor Gillian Brent to make giant steel flower sculptures to attach to the school walls | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Mike Waistell