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| − | '''Sheffield''' is a city mainly in southern [[Yorkshire]], England. Arguably one of England's most important cities during the Industrial Revolution of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, Sheffield is historically renown for its [[stainless steel]] production and role in the international [[cutlery]] trade, with the production of cutlery in the area being recorded from the 14th century. It has been known as "the Cutler's Town" since the late [[Middle Ages]], with "Steel City" being a more recent nickname. | + | '''Sheffield''' is a city mainly in southern [[Yorkshire]], England. Arguably one of England's most important cities during the Industrial Revolution of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, Sheffield is historically renown for its [[stainless steel]] production and role in the international [[cutlery]] trade, with the production of cutlery in the area being recorded from the 14th century. It has been known as "the Cutler's Town" since the late [[Middle Ages]], with "Steel City" being a more recent nickname. As the crow flies, it lies 30 miles south of [[Leeds]], a similar distance north of [[Derby]], 40 miles north-east of [[Stoke-on-Trent]] and 32 miles east of [[Manchester]]. |
| − | The core of modern Sheffield was historically a small market town in the [[Strafforth]] | + | The core of modern Sheffield was historically a small market town in the [[Strafforth]] wapentake of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]]. Urban expansion in the 19th century saw the city's southern suburbs expand into northern Derbyshire, though the city had its own county borough council. Though described as a "city", the city status actually belongs to the larger council area of [[Sheffield City Council]] rather than the settlement itself. |
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | There was an Iron Age hill fort at present-day Wincobank, a suburb of Sheffield, thought to have been occupied around 500 BC. | ||
| + | By c. 700 AD, present-day Sheffield city centre formed part of the Anglian kingdom of [[Northumbria]]. It was close to the kingdom's southern border with Mercia, with evidence for the border being found in the local place-name [[Dore, Derbyshire|Dore]] which is from Old English ''dor'', the ancestor of present-day English ''door'', indicating a pass between the two kingdoms.<ref>Vickers, J. Edward MBE (1999). Dore. In ''Old Sheffield Town. An Historical Miscellany'' (2nd ed.), pp64–71. Sheffield: The Hallamshire Press Limited. {{ISBN|1-874718-44-X}}</ref> | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
There are two universities in Sheffield: the [[University of Sheffield]], and the newer [[Sheffield Hallam University]]. Both are respected institutions, the latter perhaps more than the former. The University of Sheffield offers a wide range of vocational degrees whereas Sheffield Hallam offers the more traditional academic undergraduate options. | There are two universities in Sheffield: the [[University of Sheffield]], and the newer [[Sheffield Hallam University]]. Both are respected institutions, the latter perhaps more than the former. The University of Sheffield offers a wide range of vocational degrees whereas Sheffield Hallam offers the more traditional academic undergraduate options. | ||
Revision as of 12:59, April 14, 2025
| Sheffield
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Shire county | Yorkshire (majority) Derbyshire (part) |
| Population | 556,500 (2021 census) |
Sheffield is a city mainly in southern Yorkshire, England. Arguably one of England's most important cities during the Industrial Revolution of the late-18th and early-19th centuries, Sheffield is historically renown for its stainless steel production and role in the international cutlery trade, with the production of cutlery in the area being recorded from the 14th century. It has been known as "the Cutler's Town" since the late Middle Ages, with "Steel City" being a more recent nickname. As the crow flies, it lies 30 miles south of Leeds, a similar distance north of Derby, 40 miles north-east of Stoke-on-Trent and 32 miles east of Manchester.
The core of modern Sheffield was historically a small market town in the Strafforth wapentake of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Urban expansion in the 19th century saw the city's southern suburbs expand into northern Derbyshire, though the city had its own county borough council. Though described as a "city", the city status actually belongs to the larger council area of Sheffield City Council rather than the settlement itself.
History
There was an Iron Age hill fort at present-day Wincobank, a suburb of Sheffield, thought to have been occupied around 500 BC.
By c. 700 AD, present-day Sheffield city centre formed part of the Anglian kingdom of Northumbria. It was close to the kingdom's southern border with Mercia, with evidence for the border being found in the local place-name Dore which is from Old English dor, the ancestor of present-day English door, indicating a pass between the two kingdoms.[1]
Education
There are two universities in Sheffield: the University of Sheffield, and the newer Sheffield Hallam University. Both are respected institutions, the latter perhaps more than the former. The University of Sheffield offers a wide range of vocational degrees whereas Sheffield Hallam offers the more traditional academic undergraduate options.
Sport
Sheffield is home to two football teams. Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane) both, as of October 2024, compete in the Championship.
Politics
The six constituencies within Sheffield have consistently voted for the very liberal British parties. In the 2010 general election five were won by the British Labour Party and one by the Liberal Democrat's.[2] The Liberal Democrat seat is currently held by their leader, Nick Clegg. His constituency, Sheffield Hallam, is extremely liberal thanks mainly to its make up being predominately students from the two universities in the city.
Transport
Rail
Sheffield has rail links to most other major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Tram
There is a light rail system, known as the Sheffield Supertram, in Sheffield. It is run by the Stagecoach Group.
References
- ↑ Vickers, J. Edward MBE (1999). Dore. In Old Sheffield Town. An Historical Miscellany (2nd ed.), pp64–71. Sheffield: The Hallamshire Press Limited. ISBN 1-874718-44-X
- ↑ http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/elections/election-results/2010/general-election-2010