What is Sheffield known for?
Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire known for its steel industry, its many parks and green spaces, its music scene and as the home of the world's oldest football club, Sheffield FC.
Sheffield became famous for cutlery and steel production. In 1913, Harry Brearley, a Sheffield metallurgist, discovered stainless steel.
The city's nickname, the Steel City, reflects its industrial heritage. The Kelham Island Museum tells the story of Sheffield's industry.
Green city and sport
Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in Europe, with many parks, woodlands and the Peak District National Park on its doorstep.
Sheffield FC, founded in 1857, is recognized as the world's oldest football club. The city is also home to Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday.
The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield hosts the World Snooker Championship each year.
Sheffield has produced famous bands such as Def Leppard, the Human League, Pulp and Arctic Monkeys. The film The Full Monty is set in Sheffield.
The city is built on seven hills, and its Winter Garden is one of the largest urban glasshouses in Europe.