Sheffield retro: 9 pictures to take you back to 1997 including the death of Princess Diana, Sheffield City Airport and a trip to Wembley Stadium

Here’s a selection of nine pictures that capture life in the city in 1997.

Published 7th Jan 2023, 04:45 GMT

Updated 9th Jan 2023, 12:56 GMT

It was a year that saw the death of Princess Diana, Sheffield United reached the division 1 Play-Off Final against Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium and a huge 'teardrop' of ice, weighing four lbs, dropped from the sky at Ecclesfield.

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Pictures from 1997.

1. A selection of pictures from 1997

Pictures from 1997. Photo: Picture Sheffield

Floral tributes to Princess Diana at Sheffield Cathedral.

2. Floral tributes

Floral tributes to Princess Diana at Sheffield Cathedral. Photo: Picture Sheffield

The Sheffield Wednesday Band in October 1997.

3. Owls band

The Sheffield Wednesday Band in October 1997. Photo: Picture Sheffield

Huge 'teardrop' of ice, weighing four lbs which dropped from the sky at Ecclesfield.

4. falling ice

Huge 'teardrop' of ice, weighing four lbs which dropped from the sky at Ecclesfield. Photo: Picture Sheffield

Sheffield Princess Diana Sheffield City Airport Wembley Stadium Sheffield United Crystal Palace