Sheffield retro: 16 of the best photos taking you back in time around Brightside

Our nostalgic gallery of photos takes a look back at the area in and around the Sheffield suburb of Brightside through the years

By Jane Salt

Published 28th Mar 2024, 05:00 BST

Can you remember any of these people, places or events?

Brightside Post Office, Lincoln Street, Sheffield, which was due to close in 1979

1. Post Office

Brightside Post Office, Lincoln Street, Sheffield, which was due to close in 1979 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Concerts were held at St Margaret's Church, Jenkin Road, Brightside, Sheffield, during the years 1952-1955 organised by Betty Vollum. Photo submitted by Lorna Robinson nee Brack

2. Concerts

Concerts were held at St Margaret's Church, Jenkin Road, Brightside, Sheffield, during the years 1952-1955 organised by Betty Vollum. Photo submitted by Lorna Robinson nee Brack Photo: Submitted Lorna Robinson

An undated photo of the former Brightside Railway Station

3. Station

An undated photo of the former Brightside Railway Station Photo: Ben Brooksbank

An early photo showing children playing at Brightside nursery school

4. Nursery

An early photo showing children playing at Brightside nursery school Photo: free