Sheffield retro: 11 pictures of Easter bonnet parades down the years

By Jane Salt

Published 8th Apr 2023, 04:45 BST

Here is a selection of pictures capturing Easter bonnet parades down the years.

Can you see anyone you recognise in our picture gallery?

Easter Bonnet Contestants at Meadow Street Hotel in 1972 - left to right Esther, Carole Froggatt, Millie and Clara

1. Contestants

Easter Bonnet Contestants at Meadow Street Hotel in 1972 - left to right Esther, Carole Froggatt, Millie and Clara Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Mrs Clara Cornby, pictured in her winning bonnet, at the Easter bonnet competition at Meadow Street Hotel, Sheffield, April 1968

2. Winning bonnet.

Mrs Clara Cornby, pictured in her winning bonnet, at the Easter bonnet competition at Meadow Street Hotel, Sheffield, April 1968 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Walter Rowland pictured at the Easter bonnet parade at Wadsley Bridge, March 1983

3. Parade

Walter Rowland pictured at the Easter bonnet parade at Wadsley Bridge, March 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Annie Walker pictured in her Easter Bonnet in April 1985

4. Annie's bonnet

Annie Walker pictured in her Easter Bonnet in April 1985 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers