These pictures have been donated from Picture Sheffield, the city’s archive, and show an insight in to the fascinating world to the scientist who helped give the Steel City its name.
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5. HMS Sheffield
The crest of HMS Sheffield was made as a casting in Staybrite Steel, 1950 Photo: picture sheffield
7. Family members
Two surviving relatives of Harry Brearley(Inventor of Stainless Steel) visited the Portland Works,Randall Street,where he used to work.Pictured are Anne Brearley(Great Neice) and Hannah Brearley(Great Great Grand-Daughter) Photo: Steve Ellis
8. Harry Brearley memorial
The memorial to Harry Brearley at Blackmore Street, Attercliffe Photo: Roger Nadal
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