It was the year of 1972 – coal miners walked out in their first national strike for almost 50 years; more than one million people were registered unemployed for the first time since the 1930s, and Mastermind was broadcast on BBC 1 for the first time.
We have dug into our archives to transport you back more than half a century to Sheffield – is there anywhere, or anyone, you recognise?
1. Sheffield in the 1970s
It's a decade many will look back on with fond memories. Photo: National World
2. Marching to the beat
Sheffield Boys Brigade annual parade through Barkers Pool in October 1972 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
3. Buffer Girls
The Buffer Girls who worked on Sheffield's famous cutlery pictured in September 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
4. Illuminations
Sheffield Illuminations switch on. Gloops gets in on the picture as the Lord Mayor hands over the keys for a Variety Club Sunshine Coach, with Emile Ford November 1972. Photo: Paul License