Sheffield History Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 There were a few members who selected the 80's as the era that they have most fond memories of Sheffield Why is this ? What stood out most about the 80's ? What shops were around in the 80's, what pubs and clubs had their heyday's in the 80's ? What about shopping and transport - what did it cost and what was on offer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjj Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I left Sheffield in 1981 so except for trips home do not know too much about that era. I do remember though that each time we came over there always to be major changes to the city. the major ones I suppose was all the factories closing down and disappearing followed by the construction of Meadowhall. This in turn seemed to lead to the demise of the city centre shopping areas as shoppers moved enmasse to theSHiny Shopping Temple". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 'meadowhell' as it's better known these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mackyD Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 'meadowhell' as it's better known these days Maybe most of the members up to now are around the same age/same generation? Just a suggestion. I am in my thirties and the eighties is probably the era which stands out to me has I was in my teens then. Although the seventies (during my childhood) hold some fantastic memories too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coffee cup Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I am sure it was the late 80's when I went to see Bruce Springsteen at Bramall Lane he was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Cheap Transport! I left school in 1981 after my A levels and had a travel permit allowing me to travel for 2p. That didn't really matter as the most it costs was 10p. You never thought twice about going anyway because of the cost. last time I was in Sheffield I went to towm from my mum's (Norwood) and it was over £3.00 no wonder half the buses are empty and hald of those that are running don't look like they'd pass their MOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest transit Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I am sure it was the late 80's when I went to see Bruce Springsteen at Bramall Lane he was fantastic. Hi - The Boss held a concert for two nights - 9+10th July 1988. I didnt go but can remember the muffled noise when living on Woodthorpe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yeah - remember that gig I didn't go - I don't like his music - but it was a big deal for Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unitedite Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The 1980's was still at time when we actually still made things in Sheffield. A time when we still had lots of steel works and collieries with masses of railway sidings and lots of HGVs coming and going on the roads. I think that most of us were aware that the "end was nigh", but there was still a feeling of worth about the city's industries. To me, places like Attercliffe, Darnall and Tinsley now seem a lot less "busy" these days, despite the existence of Meadowhall and the other retail parks. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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