Lucy Ball Reporter
  • Buxton
  • National World

Lucy is the retro reporter for The Sheffield Star, Doncaster Free Press, Derbyshire Times, Buxton Advertiser, Mansfield Chad and the Worksop Guardian. She has been with the company since 2015 and worked as a reporter for the Buxton Advertier for four years before becoming she took on the retro role. She now focuses on giving forgotten moments a new lease of life by delving into the extensive archives, which go back more than a century, and bringing you pictures from the past.

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Sheffield Star, Doncaster Free Press, Derbyshire Times, Buxton Advertiser, Mansfield Chad, Worksop Guardian

1237 Articles
about 3 years ago
derbyshiretimes.co.uk

His invention changed the word - here's a look back at the memorials to Harry Brearley the founde...

The son of a steelworker, Harry Brearley, left school at 12 to enter his father’s business but it was his accidental ...

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about 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Which buns of Sheffield steel can you spot in these Full Monty pictures?

The Full Monty was set and filmed in our wonderful city but since it’s release in 1997 there have been many copy cat ...

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Check out these great retro pictures of people tucking into some tasty treats over the years

It’s that time of year where it’s perfectly acceptable to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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over 3 years ago
derbyshiretimes.co.uk

Check out these great retro pictures of people tucking into some tasty treats over the years

It’s that time of year where it’s perfectly acceptable to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

It's pancake day! Check out these great retro pictures of people tucking into some tasty treats o...

It’s that time of year where it’s perfectly acceptable to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Did you use to be an estate agent in Sheffield or know someone who did - check out these great re...

They have been inside your house, they’ve secretly judged your decorating choices, in fact they have been inside hous...

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Step back in time and check out these retro Chesterfield Museum pictures

It’s a go-to school trip visit and over the years many people have dressed up and step back in time inside Chesterfie...

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over 3 years ago
derbyshiretimes.co.uk

Step back in time and check out these retro Chesterfield Museum pictures

It’s a go-to school trip visit and over the years many people have dressed up and step back in time inside Chesterfie...

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over 3 years ago
derbyshiretimes.co.uk

Can you remember these Post Office workers going back the the mid 2000s?

They are part of every community and sadly over the years we have seen many close but here are some pictures to remin...

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

18 pictures showing life in Sheffield back in 1980

Olympians, steel strikers and visits from Blue Peter presenters made it a busy year Sheffield in 1980.

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Some great pictures going back 25 years of apprentices learning their trades

This week is National Apprentice Week so to mark the occasion we’ve dug deep into our archive to find pictures of you...

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over 3 years ago
thestar.co.uk

Do you recognise any crafty people from the Peak District in these retro artisan snaps?

The Peak District is brimming with talent in every dale and valley and here are a selection of some of the creative p...

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