We should be proud of Sheffield because... Star readers have their say, from steel to football to Béres pork
It’s the city which gave the world crucible steel and the first proper rules of football - and that’s just for starters.
It’s a good practice to count your blessings every day. It pays to take a moment to be grateful for what you do have - and I feel there’s a lot to be grateful about in Sheffield.
Personally, after years of my life spent in flat and uninspiring Midlands towns, I’m grateful for our city’s hills and trees, and how we all have a view to a horizon and greenery to enjoy in practically every spot in the city. There’s got to be something beyond buildings other than more buildings, and Sheffield has that wherever you stand.
But that’s just me - let’s hear from our readers.
This week, The Star asked you....
“We should be proud of Sheffield because...”
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Paul Booth kicks us off with this chest-thumping statement: “It’s the city I was born and raised in. I’ve been to plenty of other cities and they might seem nicer from a visitor view. But Sheffield’s my heart and I’m proud to say I’m from Sheffield.”
Joseph Morris reminds us it’s not just the city but the people in it, with: “Everyone calls each other ‘love.’ I’m from the North East and it was a surprise when I moved here.”
Sophie Grundy agrees, writing: “The majority of us are friendly, polite, and have a sense of humour. Everywhere has its bad things but at least Sheffield has more good things than bad.
“Thank you to all who are nice to each other. Let's keep Sheffield that way please.”
Sharon Gould writes simply: “Because I was born there! And yes I do have a Sheffield steel wedding ring - also let's not forget fishcake butties and Hendo’s.”
“Sheffield has more of a varied buzz than most cities I visit,” wrote Tim J Lees. “I do blame Meadowhall for part of its downfall though.”
We even had some fan mail from our neighbouring cities.
Michael Mount wrote: “I’m from Donny, but Sheffield has a lot going for it. Industrial heritage, football heritage and some great friendly people.”
A invitation to comment like the one above always attracts some sarcastic detractors - more than a few made the same joke about how the best thing about Sheffield are the roads out of it.
I prefer our readers who can point to what they like, like Stephen David Linstead: “Sorry, it’s not the same as it used to be. Still, there’s always Berés.”