Sheffield retro: Black and white photos capturing life in city 50 years ago including explosion and bomb scare

By Jane Salt

Published 21st Apr 2023, 06:01 BST

It is hard to believe that these and white photos were captured in Sheffield 50 years ago.

A search of our archives brings you these fascinating pictures showing a snapshot in time – and how the Steel City has changed over the years.

Some readers will remember Sheffield five decades ago, for others our photo gallery provides a fascinating insight into what life was like in the city back then.

Wrecked cars after an explosion at the Effingham Street gas works, Sheffield - October 1973

1. Explosion

Wrecked cars after an explosion at the Effingham Street gas works, Sheffield - October 1973 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The shops on Fargate in 1973

2. Fargate

The shops on Fargate in 1973 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Customers queue for fabric on sale in Sheffield's Sheaf Market in 1973

3. Sheaf Market

Customers queue for fabric on sale in Sheffield's Sheaf Market in 1973 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Protesting hospital workers march up the Wicker for a rally at the City Hall, Sheffield - March 23, 1973

4. Protest

Protesting hospital workers march up the Wicker for a rally at the City Hall, Sheffield - March 23, 1973 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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