How much do you know about the city?How much do you know about the city?
How much do you know about the city?

21 pictures you'll only understand if you're from Sheffield

We all love Sheffield – but there’s plenty of things that don’t make a blind bit of sense to those from not round these parts.
By Lucy Ball
Published 15th Dec 2020, 11:36 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Here are 21 photos of people, places and things you’ll only understand if you’re from Sheffield!

Have you joined The Star’s new retro Facebook group – full of memories and nostalgia from across the city – click here to find it

A message from the Editor:

Thank you to all who support local journalism with a digital or print subscription to The Star. The events of 2020 mean trusted, local journalism is more reliant than ever on your support. We couldn't do it without you. Subscribe here www.thestar.co.uk/subscriptions so we can keep campaigning on your behalf. Stay safe.

There's this mural of David Bowie in Division Street. Does it look like him? Not really. But the locals seem to like it.

1. David Bowie

There's this mural of David Bowie in Division Street. Does it look like him? Not really. But the locals seem to like it. Photo: JPI Media

Photo Sales
As a child, you spent most of your life waiting for these two to put in an appearance in Orchard Square. When they did, it wasn't nearly as exciting as you thought it would be.

2. Orchard Square people

As a child, you spent most of your life waiting for these two to put in an appearance in Orchard Square. When they did, it wasn't nearly as exciting as you thought it would be. Photo: JPI Media

Photo Sales
Most recently featured on BBC's Masterchef Hendo's has been a breakfast, dinner, tea, staple for every Sheffielder since 1885

3. Henderson's relish

Most recently featured on BBC's Masterchef Hendo's has been a breakfast, dinner, tea, staple for every Sheffielder since 1885 Photo: JPI media

Photo Sales
The signal dates back to at least 1874 and was used as a way of communicating with Greenwich to ensure watches being sold were at the correct time.

4. The 1pm signal

The signal dates back to at least 1874 and was used as a way of communicating with Greenwich to ensure watches being sold were at the correct time. Photo: JPI Media

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 5
Next Page
Related topics:SheffieldFacebook