Sheffield
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.
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Shire county | Yorkshire (majority) Derbyshire (part) |
| Population | 556,500 (2021 census) |
The core of modern Sheffield was historically a small market town in the Strafforth hundred 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.
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.[1] 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.