Sheffield was targeted heavily by the Luftwaffe during WW2, owing to the city's industrial importance. The bombing campaign became known as the Sheffield Blitz. (Source)
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The Women of Steel statue commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First and Second World Wars. (Source)
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Park Hill flats, an example of 1950s and 1960s council housing estates in Sheffield (Source)
Gleadless Valley, demonstrating the hilly terrain within the city (Source)
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Population of Sheffield from 1700 to 2011. The exponential population growth during the 19th century and the subsequent plateauing during the 20th century are evident. (Source)
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Monument to Harry Brearley and the birthplace of stainless steel at the former Brown Firth Research Laboratories (Source)
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Forgemasters steel works in Sheffield. The site was formerly run by Vickers Limited which was founded in Sheffield in 1828 and became one of the most prominent engineering companies in the world. (Source)
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The Diamond, at the University of Sheffield. The university is a major public sector employer in the city (Source)
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A view of Sheffield City Centre. Some of the major shopping precincts can be seen in the left and centre of the image. (Source)
Kelham Island Museum (left). The museum is home to The Bessemer Converter, the most important technique for making steel from the 1850s to the 1950s. (Source)
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Firth Court, the administrative and ceremonial centre of the University of Sheffield (Source)
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Sheffield Hallam University city campus seen from South Street Park (Source)
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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park (left) and Sheffield Hallam University (right) (Source)
