SHEFFIELD yorkshire ENGLAND

The population of the City of Sheffield is estimated at 516,100 people (2004),[1] and it is one of the eight largest English cities outside London that form the English Core Cities Group. The city has become world famous for its production of steel. Many innovations in the industry have been developed locally, including crucible and stainless steel. This fuelled an almost tenfold increase in the population since the start of Industrial Revolution. It gained its city charter in 1893 and became officially titled the City of Sheffield. International competition caused a decline in local industry during the 1970s and 1980s, affecting Sheffield's population. In recent years the city has attempted to reinvent itself as a sporting and technology city; there are signs that this is reversing its fortunes. WIKIPEDIA

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[ainsleystones]

Well done Don. An accurate assessment of Sheffield considering the amount of time you were there. There has been considerable redevelopment of the city centre since your visit, and the cooling towers at Tinsley near Meadowhall have gone. Best wishes from two native Sheffielders - Ains & Kris

[DON434]

Things have really gone ahead, I've heard.

[DON434]

THANKS FOR INFO

[Zipgunn1]

I enjoyed your video Don and hope you come back to Sheffield and see more of what we have to offer.

[pgmdetector]

9:05 the cooling towers have now been demolished.