Sheffield retro: 39 nostalgic photos taking you back to 1977, from buzzing nightclubs to bustling markets

Over in Sheffield, a group of teenagers embarked upon their journey to musical superstardom, as Joe Elliott, Rick Savage and co formed Def Leppard, which would go on to become one of the best-selling rock bands ever.

We’re talking, of course, about 1977, which was also when Sheffield’s Crucible theatre first hosted the World Snooker Championship.

This retro photo gallery takes you back nearly half a century to show you what Sheffield looked like back then, and how much has changed since the late 70s.

From buzzing nightclubs, like Scamps, Baileys and Josephine’s, to bustling markets and factory floors, they capture life around the city in 1977.

They also show some of the lost shops and restaurants you may remember from the 70s, plus significant events, including a dramatic fire, and a visit by Queen Elizabeth II, who received a warm welcome at Hillsborough Park.

Several notable Sheffield characters are pictured, from much-missed shopkeepers to the city’s greatest fundraising hero, and Bruce Forsyth is seen backstage during an appearance at City Hall.

Do these photos bring back any happy memories of the 70s for you?

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