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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13. M - Monorail
A £10 million, nine-station monorail system was proposed in Sheffield city centre in 1973. The proposal stated that driverless carriages would take passengers along two miles of electrified tracks from the Midland railway station, above the Hole In The Road, and up to Fargate before hooking past the Town Hall and descending down The Moor. Sheffield was to pilot a Government scheme for monorail networks in big places. However, criticism grew and the idea was quietly dropped. Photo: M - Monorail