Thousands of people from across the city and further afield have worked in its steel plants over the years.
Steel manufacturing in the city dates back centuries and helped forge Sheffield into an industrial powerhouse.
Take a look back at our fascinating photo gallery giving us a glimpse into what it was like working in the city’s steelworks of the past.

5. Grinding
Grinding high speed twist drills at Arthur Balfour Steel Works, Broughton Lane, Attercliffe, Sheffield, March 8, 1946 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

6. Arthur Lee
Frederick Archer (3rd from left, front row) pictured at the Arthur Lee steel works. Horace Thompson is standing directly behind him on the second row. This photo was taken during the 1930's. Photo submitted by Michael Archer Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

7. Wagon
A steam wagon at Brown Bayley Steels Limited - pictured is Jack Thistlewaite and Lawrence Hill (in the cab) Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

8. Chauffeurs
Steel firm chauffeurs, left to right: Cyril Oliver ( Firth Vickers), Albert Dawson (United Steels), Oliver Broomhead (English Steel Corporation) and Harold Brown (United Steels) - October 1, 1962 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

