We have delved into the archives to pull out a selection of images dating back to 1981.
Do you have fond memories from this year?
1. Snowy scenes
Snow outside Sheffield Town Hall in December 1981. Photo: submit
2. Sheffield Daniel Doncaster & Sons Ltd
From the Peter Tuffrey collection. Photo: Peter Tuffrey
3. The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Sheffield -
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Sheffield March 1984. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. An aspiring young fashion designer has set up her own business
An aspiring young fashion designer has set up her own business - two years after writing to the YOP in a desperate plea to find a job. Photo: YOP