Lucy Ball
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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Can you spot your children in these Sheffield nativity photos from the late 90s and early noughties?
Christmas is a time for mince pies, putting tree up and of course watching your little ones take to the stage in the school nativity play. → Read More
81 years on, harrowing pictures reveal devastation caused during the Sheffield Blitz
81 years ago on Thursday, December 12, 1940, Sheffield faced the darkest of times as German bombers relentlessly targeted the city. → Read More
Rare old pictures give a glimpse inside iconic former Sheffield swimming pool and Turkish Baths
Sheffield’s iconic Glossop Road Baths has been a landmark in the city centre for about 150 years. → Read More
Who can you spot in these Sheffield Post Offices pictures of the past going back to 1997?
They are part of every community and sadly over the years we have seen many close but here are some pictures to remind you of postmistresses and masters from years gone by. → Read More
Police chase drunk motorist through South Yorkshire to Derbyshire before arresting the driver
Cops from South Yorkshire and Derbyshire worked together with the police dogs to catch a motorist who failed to stop. → Read More
20 flippin’ good pictures of Pancake Day in Sheffield over the years
It’s that time of year where it’s perfectly acceptable to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner! → Read More
Do you recognise these Sheffield estate agents from years gone by?
They have been inside your house, they’ve secretly judged your decorating choices, in fact they have been inside houses all across the city – meet Sheffield’s estate agents from the late 90s and early 00s. → Read More
21 pictures you'll only remember if you live in this part of the Peak District
It’s the people that make a community from the school children to the business owners and in Bradwell that’s no different. → Read More
Forgotten pictures of Sheffield's Moorhead going back to the Victorian era
Moorhead, at the junction of Pinstone Street, The Moor and Furnival Gate, welcomed Queen Victoria and was home to the Crimean War Monument but now these pictures are just a moment in history. → Read More
Here's 17 great pictures of Sheffield folk enjoying pies over the years
Sweet or savoury, a pie for one or a pie to share. Meet the bakers and pie eaters in Sheffield from over the years. → Read More
See inside the Peak District home which was the inspiration behind Charlotte Bronte’s famous novel
Author Charlotte Bronte visited the Peak District in 1845. Two years Jayne Eyre was published and her memories of Hathersage can be seen across her pages. → Read More
Amazing pictures reveal how Sheffield looked 100 years ago
Our city is an ever changing place and these pictures from a century ago show just how much has changed in 100 years. → Read More
15 forgotten pictures taken inside Sheffield's King Mojo club where Jimmy Hendrix and Tina Turner both played
In Sheffield’s swinging 60s the King Mojo club was the place to be and was the home to the Northern Soul scene welcoming acts from all over the world including Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and Jimmy Hendrix. → Read More
Pictures from more than a century ago showing life inside Sheffield newspapers
These archive pictures show Linotype machines, printing departments and the way your newspaper was delivered over the years. → Read More
Who can you spot in these 13 retro pictures taken at cafes in the Peak District?
Whether you used to nip in for a sandwich or a cuppa and a cake the Peak District cafes have kept residents and tourists fed year on year. → Read More
Who can you spot taking on the Peak District's Stanage Edge over the years?
Over the years Stanage Edge has welcomed many visitors who want to climb to the summit and take in the impressive views over the Peak District and out towards High Peak and Sheffield. → Read More
21 forgotten pictures of Sheffield's Peace Gardens that haven't been seen in decades
Sheffield’s Peace Gardens have been part of the city since 1938 but here are some pictures from more than half a century ago of how it look in years gone by. → Read More
On Elvis' birthday here are 17 great pictures of people in Sheffield dressing up as The King from the early 2000s
Prepare to get All Shook Up as we explore the Wonder of You dressed as Elvis in your Blue Suede Shoes over the years. → Read More
Pictures from the past showing inside the Hartington's cheese business in the Peak District
The original Hartington Creamery was established by the Duke of Devonshire in the late 1800s and while our pictures may not go back that far, learn all about the fire which halted the business its boom in the 1900s and then it’s revival in the 21st century. → Read More
Life on the trains in Sheffield in the 70s and 80s
From coal queens to welcoming the first electric train or saying goodbye to the end of a line we have some great archive pictures to take you back to life on the rails from more than half a century ago. → Read More