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 15 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.
13. World Snooker Championships
Sheffield, and the Crucible Theatre has been home to the world snooker championships for 50 years. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire. Photo: Richard Sellers
14. Steel
Sheffield developed stainless steel and cricible steel, and the industry still manufactures here Photo: Dean Atkins
15. Music
With massive names including Human League, Def Leppard and Arctic Monkeys, Sheffield arguably has the best musical heritage in Yorkshire Photo: Submitted
16. Biggest paternoster lift
The Paternoster lift at the Arts Tower at Sheffield University is the highest in the world Photo: David Kessen