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Sheffield's history research guide
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.
Contact us on archives@sheffield.gov.uk to find out more, book in advance or order archival materials.