Sheffield

What Was Invented In Sheffield?

Stainless steel. Harry Brearley, born in Sheffield 1871, is credited with the invention of ‘rustless steel’, which would later become known as ‘stainless steel’. What has Sheffield invented? In the 1740s the crucible steel process was improved by Sheffield resident Benjamin Huntsman, allowing a much better production quality. At about the same time, Sheffield plate, …

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