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Sheffield History

 Sheffield has an interesting and varied history. People have lived here for over 12,800 years, Castle Market was established in 1296 and Sheffield was even cited by Geoffrey Chaucer for its production of knives in his book, The Canterbury Tales.

If you were to ask anybody about the things they associate with Sheffield history, they would probably say 'steel' or 'industry.' Sheffield was famous the world over for its steel industry and some of the books in this section go into a lot of detail about Sheffield during this industrial time.

Sheffield became a target for bombing raids during WW2 and more information can be found on this subject in out War and Military books section. This is because many of Sheffield's factories put their efforts into the manufacturing of weapons and ammunition.

This is a very brief history of Sheffield. To find out more, have a browse around and see if you can find a Sheffield history book that excites you...

 

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A Sheffield Lucky Bag
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  by Neville Ballins 

Neville Ballins take on some of Sheffield's history. From locally made cars, newspapers, cinemas. Proposed post war Sheffield and what Sheffield would of been like under the Nazis!

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The Dramatic Story of The Sheffield Flood
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 by Peter Machan

In 1864, the recently completed Dale Dam burst, flooding much of the Victorian Sheffield, killing 250 people and affecting the lives of hundreds of families from Bradfield, down the Loxley Valley, through Hillsborough and down beyond the Wicker. This fully illustrated book, based on eye-witness accounts, tells the dramatic story of Britain's worst dam burst disaster, and how it affected the lives of ordinary people who lived or worked in its raging path. It is ironic that the dam, built to ensure a constant supply of water to power the mills downstream, was to obliterate every mill in the valley.

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Historic Walks Around South and West Yorkshire
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 by Jim Rubery

This fully illustrated guide gives you clear directions for 25 walks around South & West Yorkshire, describing points of historical interest along the way. Discover the best Pennine views: the prettiest villages & the grandest country houses along with all information neccessary to make your walk as enjoyable as possible. Written by well known walk author, Jim Rubery. 

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A Layman's Look at the History, Industry, People and Places of Oughtibridge, Worrall and Wharncliffe Side
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 by Doug Sanderson

 This book has one of the longest book titles around. Born in Oughtibridge in 1922, Doug was educated at the village school and Woodhouse Grammar School. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force and later trained as a management accountant working in a variety of industries.

Doug is a part chairman of Bradfield Parish Council, on which he served for eight years. He still maintains a lively interest in sport, being chairman of The War Memorial Sports Club and member or the cricket club committee. Since retirement, he has taken an active interest in local history and writing, having had one other book published, 'Doug's War'.

 

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Weerz me mam?
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by Fred Pass

 

Fred’s second bestseller, launched in October 2007.

"This is a brilliant insight to the hardship of the 40 & 50's in Sheffield. Along with humour and sadness it is a pleasure to read. Fred Pass describes his and his friends antics as children, something of which will bring back your own memories of childhood. He describes in great detail how children dealt with boredom and lack of money. This is a book you can't put down and easy to read over and over again."
S. Brunt

 

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The Forgotten Mines of Sheffield
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 by Ray Battye

The Forgotten Mines of Sheffield examines the rise and decline of Gannister and Pot Clay mining and processing, and its impact on the settlements and the landscape of western Sheffield, by Ray Battye.

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The Sheffield Murders
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 by David Bentley

This book follows the old Midland Railway from Matlock to Buxton. Closed in 1968, the pictures of Ray Morten have been re-visited showing how the route has changed since the railway left. The old track bed is now an excellent walk known as the Monsal Trail. Author Alistair Lofthouse has recently assisted the BBC in the production of a TV programme about the trail with Watchdog presenter and ex-Sheffielder Julia Bradbury which was shown on BBC2 in 2009. This book has been reprinted at A5 at a new reduced price, fully updated.

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Nether Green School, Centenary 2004

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 History of Nether Green School, published for the centenary in 2005. A4, softback, 162 pages. This book is on clearence, original RRP £8.95

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The Nether Edge Workhouse
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 by Joan Flett

Originally printed by the Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group in 1985 this book was reprinted in 2002 with updates as the original workhouse was converted into housing.

Nether Edge Hospital has recently been converted into luxury houses and apartments. This book, recently reprinted and updated from 1984, follows the hospital from a Victorian Workhouse, through the days of the NHS and finally to being redeveloped by Gleesons. 

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Outrage!
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 by Peter Machan

The Story of William Broadhead and the Trade Union Scandals of Victorian Sheffield

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