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Colors of Sheffield - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

‘Steel City’ is an informal name given to Sheffield back in the Middle Ages; however, it is still relevant. The convenient location of the city contributed to the rapid development of blacksmiths; there were deposits of coal and iron ore in Sheffield and the surrounding area. According to historical records, the first blacksmith in the town was founded in the 13th century; during the Middle Ages, smithies were found literally on every street. Houses located on narrow streets were completely covered with soot making their facades very dark, so there was very gloomy atmosphere in the city.
Cuisine of Sheffield for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
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Travelers who will explore local attractions would notice that the city hasn’t any old building with a light-colored facade. Once there was a large-scale production of knives, axes, dining utensils and other accessories made ​​of steel that were famous for their high quality. These items have attracted merchants from distant countries for many years. Currently, there is no large-scale production there; however, a beautiful set of cutlery still remains a popular souvenir among travelers.
Local people are very respectful to their history and culture. An incredibly beautiful historic festival is held annually in Sheffield. The festival highlights not only the local culture, but also the history of distant countries. Event attendees can learn a lot of interesting things about ancient Greece and Rome and watch battles of the Viking; famous historical events are represented during the festival. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Sheffield - 'must visit' points of interest
Once it was the large-scale industrial city. Today Sheffield is an attractive tourist and cultural center. The city has everything you need for an exciting holiday, including an abundance of … Open
Vacations in Sheffield certainly would please those who tend to an active lifestyle. It seems that vanity never stops at its narrow streets, even at night; despite the busy atmosphere, the city has very soothing and measured ambience. Foreign visitors can rest sure that they will feel at home right from the first minutes of being in the city. The lively and harmonious, city is wrapped in the unique atmosphere of past centuries. Sheffield is an ideal holiday destination.
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Unique landmarks in Sheffield and around

Church Of St Mary And All Saints

From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Sheffield center - 16.1 km.
There is a religious monument in Chesterfield. Destruction may threaten it shortly. This is the Church of St. Mary and All Saints. It was built in the 13th century. The church is one of the largest Gothic churches in the region at present. The church building itself is in excellent condition. But its 28-meter spire has a disastrous deflection angle. It is deviated from the vertical by 3 meters. … Read further

Calke Abbey

From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Sheffield center - 64.4 km.
Calke Abbey has a quite outstanding history. It is a building of the 12th century Augustinian priory. Later the priory was closed under the order of Henry VIII. At the beginning of the 18th century, the building was fully rebuilt in the baroque style. The house was owned by the Harpur family for nearly 300 years until the last owner died. After 1985 the house came into possession of the government and became open for people. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Sheffield

Leeds
Leeds is one of the oldest British cities where people keep honoring their historical traditions. Locals are proud of their nationality, their way of life is strikingly different from that of most European countries. Like hundreds of years ago, they prefer measuring ... Open »
Nottingham
Participants of the festival are offered to get on bright green hats and capes of the kind Robin Hood wore. The guests of the festival are entertained with numerous shows and competitions. Costumes demonstration and competitive archery shooting, engaging races and kids ... Open »
Manchester
Manchester has many interesting symbols and unofficial names, this British city is one of the most colourful and rich in wonderful cultural features and traditions. Manchester is often called the "city of rains", because of the special geographical location of the ... Open »
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester (the distance to the city is approximately 16 kilometers). In the past, it was an important textile center. In the 14th century, first Flemish weavers appeared on this land, bringing traditions of cotton and wool-weaving with them. ... Open »
York
York is famous for its magnificent festivals and national holidays. There are more than fifty of them during a year. Among these national celebrations tourists will find both quite young festivals and events that have been organized by the local people for centuries. ... Open »
Leicester
Main highlights of the Leicester’s cultural life are national holidays. Locals look forward for them with enthusiasm and delight, and tourists don’t cease to amaze with the beauty of customs and traditions. Interesting event is Leicester St. George's Festival. ... Open »
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