Sheffield

Is Sheffield Still An Industrial City?

Sheffield has an international reputation for metallurgy and steel-making. It was this industry that established it as one of England’s main industrial cities during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Economy. Labour Profile Part-time 83,533 34.8% Manufacturing 33,568 14.0% Construction 9,239 3.9% Services 196,646 82.0% Do they still make steel in Sheffield? Surviving “little mesters” …

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How Did Sheffield Develop?

Sheffield developed after the industrial revolution because of its geography. Fast-flowing rivers, such as the Sheaf, the Don and the Loxley, made it an ideal location for water-powered industries to develop. Why did Sheffield grow? Industrialisation in England and the development of the USA between them fuelled a substantial expansion of the Sheffield steel industry …

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