The crowds cheer Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill as he leaves Sheffield Midland Station on a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951The crowds cheer Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill as he leaves Sheffield Midland Station on a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951
The crowds cheer Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill as he leaves Sheffield Midland Station on a visit to Sheffield on April 16, 1951

Sheffield retro: 16 photos looking back at the 1950s including Winston Churchill visit

By Jane Salt
Published 23rd Sep 2023, 04:45 BST
Winston Churchill was Prime Minister, the Woodhead tunnel was being built, and the first self-service supermarkets were appearing on the streets...

Whether it was your time, or the time of your parents or grandparents, we hope you’ll enjoy these retro photos offering a fascinating glimpse back at life in Sheffield in the 1950s.

Youngsters enjoying the Territorial Army Jubilee celebrations at Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield...July 1958

17. TA

Youngsters enjoying the Territorial Army Jubilee celebrations at Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield...July 1958 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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At work in the East Hecla Works of Hadfields Limited, Sheffield, May 11, 1955

18. Steel works

At work in the East Hecla Works of Hadfields Limited, Sheffield, May 11, 1955 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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A look down Sheffield's London Road in1958

19. London Road

A look down Sheffield's London Road in1958 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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