Two ex-soldiers wowed Sheffield shoppers with a nostalgic look back at The Blitz on the eve of its 70th anniversary.

Hundreds of people visited The Moor last weekend to witness the eerie sounds of air raid sirens, enjoy a tea dance and view everything from gas masks to ration books.

Currently in the midst of a multi-million pound redevelopment plan which will transform The Moor area, the event remembered the devastating event that dramatically changed the landscape of Sheffield and affected the lives of thousands of people across the city.

In 1940, from 12-16 December, the city suffered attack from German bombers, destroying lives, homes, businesses and the city's infrastructure with The Moor seriously affected.

The site where Atkinsons department store stood before The Blitz remained a bombsite until 1960.

Peter Maymon and Bill Greaves from the Independent Field Company set up stalls showcasing guns, grenades, music, costumes, gas masks, ration books and wartime vehicles and more.

Peter said: "Events like this are so important for remembering the history of the war, and helping new generations understand what life was like for the people living in those days."

John Overton of historical education group Company K was dressed as Bill of the Home Guard talking about his time in the trenches and the Sheffield blitz.

He was also teaching hand grenade throwing using WW2 wooden grenades and demonstrating a military drill - with broom handles!