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23 of the best photos capturing late 90s life in Sheffield, including final days of famous landmarks
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thestar.co.uk | Robert Cumber
These photos capture new beginngings and fond farewells during the final days of the last millennium in Sheffield. Two of the city’s best known landmarks, the Goodwin Fountain and the notorious Egg Box town hall extension, are pictured in the late 90s shortly before their demolition. But as the end of an era looms in one corner of the city, new chapters in Sheffield’s story are being written elsewhere.
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blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Robert Cumber
These infectious advertising jingles will transport you back to the 80sThey are the adverts and jingles that you just couldn’t get out of your headThey helped to sell us everything from butter and sweets to toysIs your favourite ad from the 80s featured in our rundown of the best of the decade? Forget the actual programmes, the adverts are sometimes the best things on TV. That was especially true during the 1980s, which were a golden age for advertising, long before streaming became a thing.
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northamptonchron.co.uk | Robert Cumber
These infectious advertising jingles will transport you back to the 80sThis is surely one of the most memorable advertising jingles for any child growing up during the late 80s or early 90s, most of whom will be able to recite the lyrics - at least in part. Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at www.yourworld.net/submit.
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hucknalldispatch.co.uk | Robert Cumber
The swinging 60s may have ended, but the 1970s ushered in an even more vibrant, all-action lifestyle for many people. The jangly pop melodies of the 60s were muscled aside by the thudding beat of disco and the DIY energy of punk. Fashion became even more flamboyant, with the rise of platform shoes, and technological breakthroughs included the Sony Walkman, the VHS video recorder and exciting new video games.
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newsletter.co.uk | Robert Cumber
The swinging 60s may have ended, but the 1970s ushered in an even more vibrant, all-action lifestyle for many people. The jangly pop melodies of the 60s were muscled aside by the thudding beat of disco and the DIY energy of punk. Fashion became even more flamboyant, with the rise of platform shoes, and technological breakthroughs included the Sony Walkman, the VHS video recorder and exciting new video games.
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