Sheffield retro: 37 of the best photos taking you back to 1980

It was the end of an era for a much-loved department store, but the start of a new one for what was to become a city institution.

These photos take you back to 1980, capturing scenes around the city, from shops and nightclubs to political demonstrations.

A closing-down sale is seen taking place at the popular Banner’s department store.

But across the city, The Leadmill, which would become one of the UK’s most celebrated music venues, is seen in the year it opened as a community arts venue.

Sheffield legend Marti Caine and Blue Peter presenter John Noakes are pictured with youngsters at City Hall, diners are shown in the much-missed Baldwin’s Omega banqueting suite, and youngsters can be seen queueing outside the popular Romeo’s & Juliet’s nightclub for the Junior Star Xmas party.

This retro photo gallery shows shops, pubs and other businesses in the heart of Sheffield city centre, on The Moor, Fargate and Orchard Street.

The nostalgic images also take you out into the suburbs, from Mosborough and Attercliffe to Deepcar and Stocksbridge.

They range from scenes of everyday life, like pupils queuing for their school dinner, and shoppers at a bustling Castle Market, to more dramatic photos, including one of the iconic bendibuses getting stuck at a busy roundabout.

Do these nostalgic images bring back any happy 80s memories for you?

17. Ambulance

An ambulance on the road in Sheffield in 1980 | Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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18. Marti Caine

Marti Caine with children, probably during a rehearsal for a show at Sheffield City Hall, in December 1980 | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Sheffield Newspapers