Sheffield retro: 16 fascinating photos looking back at city in 1984

By Jane Salt

Published 16th Feb 2023, 04:45 BST

A search of our archives brings you these 16 fascinating pictures of Sheffield in 1984.

Can you remember some of these places, people and events?

Re-opening of the Arbouthorne Hotel, by Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday players with from left, Mel Sterland, Gary Shelton, Josie and Tery Fisher (landlord and landlady) Charlie Williamson and Russell Black, December 1984

1. Re-opening

Re-opening of the Arbouthorne Hotel, by Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday players with from left, Mel Sterland, Gary Shelton, Josie and Tery Fisher (landlord and landlady) Charlie Williamson and Russell Black, December 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

A devastating fire at the Classic Cinema in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, took place on February 15, 1984

2. Cinema fire

A devastating fire at the Classic Cinema in Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, took place on February 15, 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

The ruined facade of the Classic Cinema, Fitzalan Square, after the fire in February 1984

3. Aftermath

The ruined facade of the Classic Cinema, Fitzalan Square, after the fire in February 1984 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Arthur Scargill, president of the National Union of Mineworkers, arrives to a welcome at the NUM Executive meeting at the Sheffield City Hall during the miners strike, November 5, 1984

4. Scargill

Arthur Scargill, president of the National Union of Mineworkers, arrives to a welcome at the NUM Executive meeting at the Sheffield City Hall during the miners strike, November 5, 1984 Photo: Dennis Lound staff