Sheffield retro: 15 pictures looking back at how Meersbrook has changed over the years

By Jane Salt

Published 16th Mar 2023, 04:45 BST

Here we are taking a look back at the people and events that have taken place in Meersbrook over the years.

Can you recognise anyone you know in our pictures?

During the afternoon of July 17, 1950, a lorry collided with this tram after descending the steep hill of Derbyshire Lane, Meersbrook, Sheffield

1. Crash

During the afternoon of July 17, 1950, a lorry collided with this tram after descending the steep hill of Derbyshire Lane, Meersbrook, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Meersbrook Park residents petition... May 1990

2. Petition

Meersbrook Park residents petition... May 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Meersbrook Bank Junior School - parents demonstrate in support of the school governors' no cuts policy in May 1990

3. Demonstration

Meersbrook Bank Junior School - parents demonstrate in support of the school governors' no cuts policy in May 1990 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

This was taken at Meersbrook Bank Methodist Chapel where Ivy and Len Torr were among these Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens during World War 2

4. ARP

This was taken at Meersbrook Bank Methodist Chapel where Ivy and Len Torr were among these Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens during World War 2 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers