They are both great Yorkshire cities, and the pride of God’s Own County – but we believe that Sheffield is the best!
While both Sheffield and Leeds are magnificent Yorkshire cities with a rich heritage and much to be proud of, we believe there is only one winner when it comes to judging which is the best – and it is the city in South Yorkshire.
We have put together a gallery which shows the 16 reasons why Sheffield is the best city in Yorkshire, and better than Leeds.
Take a look below to see the factors, both historic and present, that make the difference.
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Sheffield is home to one of the country's top professional motorcycle speedway teams, the Sheffield Tigers, who race on Thursdays at Owlerton. The club are the national champions, having won the Sports Insure Premiership title in October 2023, pictured. Photo: David Kessen, National World Photo: David Kessen
6. Basketball
In Sheffield Sharks and Sheffield Hatters, Sheffield boasts top flight teams in both mens and women's professional basketball. Photo: Submitted
7. Royal history
Sheffield has been home to a Royal. It may not have been through choice, but Mary Queen of Scots, lived in Sheffield for 14 years November 1570, after being imprisoned here by Queen Elizabeth I. King Charles III is one of her direct descendants. Picture: Marie Caley NSST-18-08-19-TerribleTudors-6 Photo: Marie Caley
8. The Leadmill
The Leadmill, in Sheffield, is one of the most iconic music venues in the UK, having been open since the 1980s and hosted some of the best known bands in the world. Photo: Andrew Roe