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.

9. ESC
Staff at English Steel Corporation, Sheffield. Photo submitted by Mrs V Wilkinson, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

10. Training
Apprentices in the training shop at English Steel Corporation, Upwell Street, in 1958. Photo submitted by Derek Gibbons (front row, left) Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

11. Night shift
Workers on the night shift at the English Steel Corporation - May 21,1965/ Picture: Sheffield Newspapers. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

12. Production
A general view of the hacksaw blade department at English Steel Corporation showing the flow method of production. Submitted picture Photo: Submitted

