Changing Places (Case Study) Sheffield Flashcards
How did location cause the development of Sheffield?
Originally located at the confluence of two rivers, near coal and iron ore reserves, important factors for the early development of industry.
What was the area like during the Industrial Revolution?
Sheffield became a major centre of the steel industry, trading items such as cutlery all around the globe. The work available in the steel industry attracted workers and made Sheffield a major population centre.
What happened in the late 20th Century?
Deindustrialisation, the steel and mining industries collapsed in the 1970s-80s, which resulted in factories being abandoned, mass unemployment occurred and the population decreased.
How is Sheffield still characterised as an industrial city?
Steel works such as Sheffield Forgemasters still supply steel to international markets and the heritage of the city has been retained by creating a conservation area called the Cultural Industries Quarter to preserve historically significant roads and buildings.
New art installations such as the Cutting Edge sculpture also reflect the industrial character of the city.
What are the new connections that have added to the character of Sheffield?
It is a student city, with over 50,000 students in two universities, and a place of academic and research excellence.
How has the city developed?
Made new connections in high-tech industries, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre(AMRC) carries out research into cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. In 2017, the car maker McLaren Automotive announced that it will build a plant near to the AMRC to build carbon fibre chassis for its new vehicles.
What re-branding has taken place in Sheffield?
Sheffield City Council has been re-branding the city as ‘The Outdoor City’. The aim is to encourage tourism and boost events surrounding activities such as running, cycling, climbing and walking.
