Sheffield retro: 18 photos capturing a century of change in Sheffield since 1923

The images show scenes across Sheffield, from West Street and Leadmill Road in the city centre to the suburbs, including Abbeydale Road, Darnall, Stocksbridge, Ecclesfield, Meersbrook Park and Ranmoor

These remarkable black and white photos from 1923 show how much Sheffield has changed over the last century.

They show the now bustling A61 almost free of cars, shops on Barker's Pool in the city centre about to be demolished to make way for the war memorial, and an old tram ready to depart in Tinsley.

The images in this retro photo gallery come from across Sheffield, from West Street and Leadmill Road in the city centre to the suburbs, including Abbeydale Road, Darnall, Stocksbridge, Ecclesfield, Meersbrook Park and Ranmoor. Some places are almost unrecognisable.

The royal visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, a parade by veterans from Sheffield City Battalion, and the Sheffield Wednesday team from the 1922/23 season are also captured.

All the photos are shared courtesy of Picture Sheffield.

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