Sheffield History Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Have a look at these photos of Sheffield from the 1980's - what do you remember about life in the city back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Sheffield History said: Fountain bar on Leopold St? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History dude Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 That black and white picture was not taken in the 80's. That truck and the car look 60's to me. Perhaps 1970 at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Miners strike and demonstrations...steelworkers strike and demonstrations...police brutality at Orgreave and the last cavalry charge ...Mrs T...mass unemployment... the decimation of Sheffield's staple industries and Beer at a reasonable price to be enjoyed with a Benson and Hedges whilst stood at the crowded bar at lunchtime...That's what I remember of life 30+ years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History dude Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 It was the ending of cheap bus fares that I will remember. The adult fare of just 10p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldomsmith Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 15/10/2017 at 17:52, LeadFarmer said: Fountain bar on Leopold St? Nope that's the Wapentake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 15/10/2017 at 18:26, lysander said: Miners strike and demonstrations...steelworkers strike and demonstrations...police brutality at Orgreave and the last cavalry charge ...Mrs T...mass unemployment... the decimation of Sheffield's staple industries and Beer at a reasonable price to be enjoyed with a Benson and Hedges whilst stood at the crowded bar at lunchtime...That's what I remember of life 30+ years ago. Could not have summarised a better description myself, other than to say that when town centre pubs were still proper pubs, with proper names, proper seating, and still, with a range of Sheffield Brewery Beers on offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamish Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 18:26, lysander said: Miners strike and demonstrations...steelworkers strike and demonstrations...police brutality at Orgreave and the last cavalry charge ...Mrs T...mass unemployment... the decimation of Sheffield's staple industries and Beer at a reasonable price to be enjoyed with a Benson and Hedges whilst stood at the crowded bar at lunchtime...That's what I remember of life 30+ years ago. All of the above but in the midst of all the doom and gloom, having a great time. The pubs, clubs, bars, music, bands, shops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Worrall Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 On 15/10/2017 at 10:29, Sheffield History said: Have a look at these photos of Sheffield from the 1980's - what do you remember about life in the city back then? Brilliant! thanks for those. Wazzie Worrall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllieDot Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 On 15/10/2017 at 18:19, History dude said: That black and white picture was not taken in the 80's. That truck and the car look 60's to me. Perhaps 1970 at the most. Looks like the prices are in decimal which would make it 70's at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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