A to Z of Sheffield Part 1: 13 amazing facts and pieces of trivia about the city that might surprise you
There are many things that Sheffield is known for such as its industrial history and beloved professional football teams, but there are also a whole host of facts and pieces of trivia about the city that might surprise you.
By Sarah Marshall
Published 9th Dec 2020, 15:36 BST
Scroll through and see how many facts you’re already aware of.
Part 2 will be coming soon and please let us know if you think of any facts about Sheffield that aren’t included but should be.
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5. E - Entertainment
Many people from Sheffield have made incredible contributions to the entertainment industry including comedian and broadcaster, Michael Palin, film and television actor Sean Bean, novelist, biographer and critic, Margaret Drabble, comedy actor and musician, Graham Fellows or John Shuttleworth, as he is better known, and legendary singer Joe Cocker. Photo: E - Entertainment
Sheffield’s football history extends far beyond the creation of Sheffield Wednesday in 1867 and Sheffield United in 1889. The city is not only home to the oldest team in the world to play association football, Sheffield FC, which was founded in 1857; but it is also home to the oldest football ground in the world, Sheffield Hallam FC’s ground Sandygate. Hallam FC was founded three years after Sheffield FC in 1860. Photo: F - Football
Green city. Sheffield is estimated to have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, with approximately four trees for every person living in Sheffield. There are also around 250 parks, woodlands and public gardens in the city. A combination of these factors has led to the city earning the reputation of being one of the greenest places to live in both Britain and Europe. Pictured is Norfolk Park Photo: G - Green city
Hills. Anyone living in Sheffield will know how hilly it is. The city is said to have been built on seven hills, just like Rome. Its highest point is at High Stones at a whopping 1,804 feet. It lies on the Howden Moors towards the northern boundary of the Peak District National Park, between Langsett Reservoir to the north east and Howden Reservoir to the south west. Photo: H - Hills