Industrial Inertia In Sheffield Flashcards
Explain what Sheffield did during the decline in the coal and iron industry
Sheffield is an inland iron and steel industry in England. During this time the inland iron and steel industries moved to the coast or shut down but Sheffield stayed for Many reasons
What a te the reasons that Sheffield has stayed
Steel smelters were modernised to make them more efficient. This meant that they could compete with imported steel.
They had popular products selling well. They had cutlery which was well known for its quality and they specialised in niche products such as surgical instruments
They had good transport.they had excellent rail and road connection to its customers
They had a had a high skilled workforce. The workforce believed they would stay as they had a long proud tradition in iron and steel making
What is a niche product
A good manufactured for a particular use eg. Surgical instruments used in hospitals
