History of Sheffield - Wikipedia
The history of Sheffield, a city in South Yorkshire, England, can be traced back to the founding of a settlement in a clearing beside the River Sheaf in the second half of the 1st millennium AD.
Sheffield - Wikipedia
Sheffield is a city [a] in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. Its name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through it. The city serves as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield.
Sheffield | Silver, History, Population, & Map | Britannica
Dec 23, 2024 · Sheffield, town, city, and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, north-central England. Sheffield lies about 160 miles (260 km) northwest of London. The city and metropolitan borough lie within the historic county of Yorkshire, except for the area around Beighton and
A History of Sheffield - Local Histories
Mar 14, 2021 · Sheffield was founded in the early 12th century by the Lord of the Manor, William de Lovetot. He built a castle on the site of Castle Market. It was on an easily defended site as it had a river on the north and east. The castle had a moat on the south and west. In 1266 rebels burned Sheffield castle but it was rebuilt in 1270.
Situated in the Pennine foothills in the extreme south west corner of Yorkshire, Sheffield has traditionally thought of itself as a city built on seven hills, and watered by five rivers....
Timeline of Sheffield history - Wikipedia
This timeline of Sheffield history summarises key events in the history of Sheffield, a city in England. The origins of the city can be traced back to the founding of a settlement in a clearing beside the River Sheaf in the second half of the 1st millennium AD.
Sheffield History
The area now occupied by the City of Sheffield has been inhabited since at least the late Upper Palaeolithic period (about 12,800 years ago). However, the settlements that developed and amalgamated to form Sheffield are of Anglo-Saxon and Danish origin, dating from the second half of the first millennium.
A brief history of Sheffield - I'm From Yorkshire
Apr 17, 2014 · Built upon seven hills just like the beautiful ancient city of Rome, the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield lays just North of the border from the beautiful scenic County of Derbyshire and is the last Yorkshire city heading South on the M1.
Sheffield's history research guide - Sheffield City Council
Our short history of Sheffield covers: the castle and the manor, the industrial revolution, the rise of the steel city, the First and Second World Wars and Sheffield’s recent history....
The History of Sheffield: A Fascinating Journey Through Time
Apr 6, 2023 · Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is a city steeped in history, with a rich and diverse past. From its humble beginnings as a small settlement to its current status as a bustling metropolis, Sheffield has undergone numerous transformations, each leaving its mark on the city’s identity.