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?
33. Baileys
The entrance to Baileys Nightclub and Casino, Sheffield, in March 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
34. Fire station
Firefighters picketing the Division Street Fire Station, Sheffield, in November 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
35. Turn Ups
The restaurant at Turn Ups night spot in Nether Edge, Sheffield, in February 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
36. Meersbrook Park Whit Sing
Children and adults of all ages gather in Meersbrook Park for the anuual Whit Sing, led by the big drum and the band of the Salvation Army, on May 29, 1977 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers