Sheffield retro: 9 amazing pictures showing city life in 1981

By Errol Edwards

Published 11th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

These 9 pictures give an amazing glimpse into life in the city four decades ago.

We have delved into the archives to pull out a selection of images dating back to 1981.

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Snow outside Sheffield Town Hall in December 1981.

1. Snowy scenes

Snow outside Sheffield Town Hall in December 1981. Photo: submit

From the Peter Tuffrey collection.

2. Sheffield Daniel Doncaster & Sons Ltd

From the Peter Tuffrey collection. Photo: Peter Tuffrey

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Sheffield March 1984.

3. The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Sheffield -

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Sheffield March 1984. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

An aspiring young fashion designer has set up her own business - two years after writing to the YOP in a desperate plea to find a job.

4. An aspiring young fashion designer has set up her own business

An aspiring young fashion designer has set up her own business - two years after writing to the YOP in a desperate plea to find a job. Photo: YOP