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Sheffield -my adopted home | The Tinsley Towers - RIP! |
Sheffield has been my home since 1978, It's a great place to live.
Its quite difficult to know where to start when describing the attractions of the place where you live - and even more difficult to get out and about with a camera! Funny that I have umpteen pics of buses, trams, local people, monuments etc from my travels abroad, but am filled with dread at taking the same shots in the city centre!
Ah well........I've made a start....
My Things to do tips will mainly be tips around the City Centre, while my 'off the beaten track' tips will concentrate on the outskirting rural areas or the less expected things to see, for example a hidden monument or building.
Sheffield has a wealth of history and culture, and I'm finding out more all the time! |
Some stuff about Sheffield! Sheffield is the 4th largest city in England with a population of just over 1/2 million. It is situated in the centre of England, with easy links by rail, and road to most of the major cities. 2.30 hours from London by rail, 1 hour from Manchester.
Sheffield is famous for its Steel industry, both heavy engineering and cutlery. Although these industries met a decline, they still continue.
However, Sheffield has been reborn, as a leisure, sports and tourism city.
The 2 universities attract nearly 45, 000 students per annum, from the UK and worldwide. Engineering and Medicine being 2 of the most popular subjects.
Famous (and not so) Sheffielders - Joe Simpson, Jarvis Cocker/Pulp, Def Leppard, Human League, Joe Cocker, Peter Stringfellow, Heaven 17, Prince Naseem, Michael Palin, Joe Scarborough, Herrol 'Bomber' Graham, Clinton Woods, Seb Coe, Gordon Banks, Helen Sharmer, Bobby Knutt, Donna Hartley, Michael Vaughan, Babybird, Arctic Monkeys, Sean Bean, Andy Cave.
Hopefully my tips will be of use to those of you who are either passing through ( Some unkind sceptics have said its the best thing to do!), spending a day or 2 , or are living / working / studying here.
Some of my tips include forthcoming events, often annual experiences, or monthly / weekly events. I'll try to update on a regular basis
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| Endcliffe Park, Sheffield |
The Green City!! Sheffield, contrary to popular belief, is not all grey and grime! In fact it is the greenest city in the UK , with over 50 public parks, and more woodland than any other UK city. Parts of Sheffield are in the Peak District
Surrounded by hill country in the north, south and west, this ' Golden Frame' offers some pleasant walks.
The Sheffield Round Walk (16km) passes through valleys, woodland and parks.
Glimpses of Sheffields early development in metal, can be spotted on the Rivelin and Loxley Round Walk (15km) .
The Five Weirs Walk (8km) from the city centre to Meadowhall Shopping centre along the banks of the River Don offers an urban walk.
Sheffield is often described as being a group of villages rather than a city. |
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| Pros: | "Friendly, multi cultural, something for everyone." | | Cons: | "Expensive to park in City Centre. Some run down areas, as in any city." | | In A Nutshell: | "Come and see for yourself!" |
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DAO Sun Jun 14, 2009 21:27 UTC
Happy to co-host. Lets set a date and just do it. Works for Nike. Just finished (just!) a steak with some Hendersons relish, yunny! | Redang Fri Jun 5, 2009 17:21 UTC
I visiyed your city just for a few hours, the main reason for the visit was to attend a concert by Van Morrison, I was in Leeds at that moment and many years ago | Balam Fri May 22, 2009 22:37 UTC
Great tips and pics on Sheffield, i will be back to see the rest. thanks.. | junecorlett Wed Apr 1, 2009 12:04 UTC
Lovely Sheffield tips, thanks Sue |
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