Sheffield is known for its beautiful green spaces, diverse communities and independent shops. But would you be surprised to learn that our one of a kind city shares its name with 20 other places?
All across the world countries have the same names, and Sheffield is no exception to this.
From America all the way to Australia, 20 places across the globe are named Sheffield in six different countries, and the US holds the majority with 14 places.
We have picked out an interesting list of locations that share their name with the steel city.
9. Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia
This place is located all the way in Australia that draws tourists in for its colourful murals. It’s nick-named the ‘Town of Murals’, due to its mural park which hosts an annual painting competition, as well as almost every building being covered in beautiful art. | Google maps