Sheffield history: 17 nostalgic photos from 1978 including pubs, pool, market and other buildings we've lost

By Robert Cumber

Published 8th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

These photos show how much has changed in Sheffield since 1978, with many of the pubs and other buildings featured now lost to history.

The images capure life as it was in Sheffield 44 years ago, showing the shops we used to visit and leisure attractions like swimming pools and theatres which are no more. From Sheffield city centre to the suburbs, they include some of the characters who made the city what it was at the time, and many much-loved buildings as well as one which is less than universally admired under construction.

All the pictures in the photo gallery are courtesy of Picture Sheffield: https://www.picturesheffield.com.

Inside Victoria Wine Bar, on Ecclesall Road, Sharrow, Sheffield, in 1978

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Inside Victoria Wine Bar, on Ecclesall Road, Sharrow, Sheffield, in 1978 Photo: Picture Sheffield

Sheffield Playhouse theatre on Townhead Street in Sheffield city centre pictured in 1978

2. The Sheffield Playhouse

Sheffield Playhouse theatre on Townhead Street in Sheffield city centre pictured in 1978 Photo: Picture Sheffield

Elevated View of Sheffield Canal Basin looking towards Sheaf Works (right centre)

3. Sheffield Canal Basin

Elevated View of Sheffield Canal Basin looking towards Sheaf Works (right centre) Photo: Picture Sheffield

Sheaf Market, pictured from Park Square footbridge, Sheffield, in 1978

4. Sheaf Market

Sheaf Market, pictured from Park Square footbridge, Sheffield, in 1978 Photo: Picture Sheffield