Sheffield retro: 16 memorable photos looking back at Comic Relief fun through the years

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By Jane Salt

Published 15th Mar 2024, 04:00 BST

Our Retro gallery takes a look back at the people of Sheffield doing something funny for money through the years as part of Comic Relief. Can you see yourself or anyone you know?

PC Barry Neal with Sue Pont join in the Comic Relief fun in 1988

1. I think I nose you!

PC Barry Neal with Sue Pont join in the Comic Relief fun in 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Firefighter Mike Hurst gives a lift to Coral Smith of Oxfam outside the Town Hall, Sheffield, for Comic Relief 1988

2. Fireman's lift

Firefighter Mike Hurst gives a lift to Coral Smith of Oxfam outside the Town Hall, Sheffield, for Comic Relief 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Tucking into baked beans for Comic Relief is Alan Law, pictured on the Moor, Sheffield, March 10, 1989

3. Baked bean challenge

Tucking into baked beans for Comic Relief is Alan Law, pictured on the Moor, Sheffield, March 10, 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Locals from the Old Blue Bell sweep Fargate with toothbrushes for Comic Relief 1989

4. Toothbrush antics

Locals from the Old Blue Bell sweep Fargate with toothbrushes for Comic Relief 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers