Sheffield retro: 13 pictures to transport you back to 1986 including Sheffield Forgemasters, the World Snooker Championship and Silverdale School

By Jane Salt

Published 3rd Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

From the World Snooker Championships to Forgemasters – here’s 13 pictures to bring back memories of Sheffield in 1986.

Do you recognise anyone in these images?

Christmas shoppers in the Castle Fish Market in 1986

1. Turkeys for sale

Christmas shoppers in the Castle Fish Market in 1986 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Workers at Sheffield Forgemasters head back to work after a 16-week strike in January 1986

2. Back to work

Workers at Sheffield Forgemasters head back to work after a 16-week strike in January 1986 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Rock band " Mr President" at the Input Studios...April 1986

3. Rock band

Rock band " Mr President" at the Input Studios...April 1986 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

Joe Johnson lifts the trophy at the 1986 World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre

4. Snooker Champ

Joe Johnson lifts the trophy at the 1986 World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre Photo: Sheffield Newspapers