We’ve trawled The Star’s archives to bring you a full house of images showing people having a good time at bingo halls around the city. This retro photo gallery also includes some of the big winners over the years from the Star Bingo competition.
Among those pictured is factory worker Paula Young, who became Britain’s biggest bingo winner when she scooped the £953,000 jackpot at her local Gala Club in Sheffield, in what was only her eighth time playing the game.
1. Mecca Bingo
Pictured is Jamie Butler, bingo caller at Mecca Bingo, on Penistone Road, Sheffield, with some of the other staff there. Photo: Steve Ellis
2. Joy at Gala Bingo
Pictured at the Gala Bingo club, on Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, are Julia Ash and Debbie Taylor. Photo: M.Waistell
3. Vardon Bingo Hall
Pictured at Vardon Bingo Hall, on Kilner Way, Sheffield, in 1997 are Carley McCoy and Jackie Aitken. Photo: Waistell
4. Bingo fun
Pictured at the Gala Bingo club, on Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, in 2001 is Monica Barton. Photo: M.Waistell