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'''Sheffield''' is a major city in the [[United Kingdom]]. The South Yorkshire city is famous for its steel industry, although this is now in decline. | '''Sheffield''' is a major city in the [[United Kingdom]]. The South Yorkshire city is famous for its steel industry, although this is now in decline. | ||
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| + | ==Education== | ||
| + | There are two universities in Sheffield: the [[University of Sheffield]], and the newer [[Sheffield Hallam University]]. | ||
==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
Sheffield is home to two football teams, both of whom play in the Championship: Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane). | Sheffield is home to two football teams, both of whom play in the Championship: Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane). | ||
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| + | ==Transport== | ||
| + | ===Rail=== | ||
| + | Sheffield has rail links to most other major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. | ||
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| + | ===Tram=== | ||
| + | There is a light rail system, known as the Sheffield Supertram, in Sheffield. It is run by the [[Stagecoach Group]]. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 17:34, May 15, 2009
Sheffield is a major city in the United Kingdom. The South Yorkshire city is famous for its steel industry, although this is now in decline.
Education
There are two universities in Sheffield: the University of Sheffield, and the newer Sheffield Hallam University.
Sport
Sheffield is home to two football teams, both of whom play in the Championship: Sheffield Wednesday (the Owls, who play at the Hillsborough Stadium) and Sheffield United (the Blades, who play at Bramall Lane).
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.