Sheffield retro: 11 photos show people soaking up the sun at Millhouses Park and Lido in the 60s, 70s and 80s

By Chloe Aslett, Andy Done-Johnson

Published 25th Jun 2024, 11:06 BST

Updated 25th Jun 2024, 11:27 BST

As the mercury has risen markedly in Sheffield in recent days, we thought we’d take a look at how people enjoyed the hot weather in years gone by.

Did you go to Millhouses Park and Lido ?

And do you recognise anyone in these photos from the 60s, 70s and 80s?

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Do you recognise anyone from these pictures of Millhouses Lido? This one was taken in 1979.

1. Do you recognise anyone from these pictures of Millhouses Lido? This one was taken in 1979.

Do you recognise anyone from these pictures of Millhouses Lido? This one was taken in 1979.Photo: Julia Armstrong

Some of the people enjoying a refreshing dip at Millhouses Lido, on a sunny day on August 28, 1984.

2. 1984

Some of the people enjoying a refreshing dip at Millhouses Lido, on a sunny day on August 28, 1984.Photo: Julia Armstrong

The lido was packed on this day in August 1962.

3. 1962

The lido was packed on this day in August 1962.Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

The park and lido were busy again on this sunny day on June 3, 1968.

4. 1968

The park and lido were busy again on this sunny day on June 3, 1968.Photo: Nancy Fielder