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.
9. Meadowhall
Love it or hate it, Meadowhall is a magnet for visitors and has big name shops and businesses. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Supertram
The supertram light rail system services residents across Sheffield with a modern tram network, which, with team train, will even now go into Rotherham Photo: David Kessen
11. Comedy
Sheffield produced one of the most successful comedians ever in Michael Palin, who made his name with the famous Monty Python's Flying Circus Photo: Roger Nadal
12. London
It may be marginal, but Sheffield is slightly closer to the capital city and all it offers. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire