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?
29. Hackenthorpe Social Club
Enjoying a pint at Hackenthorpe Social Club in 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
30. Crucible
Cliff Thorburn of Canada in action during his semi-final against Dennis Taylor at the World Snooker Championship in April 1977, the first year it was held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
31. Royal visit
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, on July 12, 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
32. Hofbrauhaus
Sheffield's Hofbrauhaus German bar, on Eyre Street, pictured in 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers