The late 1950s witnessed the shift from post-war austerity, with rationing finally over, to the glamour and excitement of the swinging 60s.
This retro photo gallery captures life in Sheffield at the tail-end of the 50s, from lost landmarks like the Tinsley Towers and Jessop Hospital to popular pubs and shops of the day.
They show the changes taking place around the city at the time, including the last days of the famous Norfolk Market Hall and the long-awaited reopening of the Marples Hotel, which finally rose again from the rubble of the Sheffield Blitz.
Some of Sheffield’s best-known streets and public spaces, including Fargate, London Road, The Moor and the Peace Gardens, are seen looking very different in these nostalgic images.
As well as scenes of everyday life, these photos show the catastrophic floods of 1958, which caused huge damage around the city.
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17. Bentley Bros
The new Bentley Brothers premises on St Mary's Road, Sheffield, in May 1958 Photo: Nancy Fielder
18. Hammer and Pincers
The Hammer and Pincers pub in Sheffield on May 29, 1958. Photo: Peter Tuffrey. Photo: Peter Tuffrey
19. Rising waters
People look anxiously from Heeley Bridge during the Sheffield floods on July 2, 1958, as the little Sheaf rises dangerously close to street level. Photo: Julia Armstrong
20. Flooding
Flooding in Sheffield on July 2, 1958, when the River Sheaf caused flood damage from Millhouses Park all the way down to Sheffield Midland Station. Photo: William McCourt Photo: usb