The greatest gifts Sheffield has given to the world

From stainless to the Arctic Monkeys - via Hendo's and Sean Bean - Sheffield has certainly had an impact.

Read through this list of innovations and inventions and you can’t help but be impressed by the city’s contribution.

Here are the top reasons why all around the globe, people have good reason to love Sheffield - and we saved the best until last.

The Star’s #LoveYour campaign celebrates the amazing people, places and quirks which make Sheffield so great.

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9. Stainless steel

We've saved the best til last. Stainless steel lasts forever and has helped create the modern era. Prior to Harry Brearley's discovery in 1913, corrosion was a huge problem. 'Rustless' is Sheffield's greatest gift to the world. Pic: Assembling stainless steel pocket knives, George Ibberson and Co, 1950 Photo: picture sheffield

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Love Your City - The greatest gifts Sheffield has given to the world

From stainless to the Arctic Monkeys - via Hendo's and Sean Bean - Sheffield has certainly had an impact.

9. Stainless steel

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