How well do you know Sheffield? Take our quiz
Sheffield is a city with a very rich history and culture, from its manufacturing heritage and long-established football clubs to its slang and food specialities.
But would you call yourself an expert on the Steel City?
See how much you know about Sheffield by answering these 20 questions.
Questions
1 – In what year did Sheffield Supertram open to passengers?
2 – If it is ‘siling dahn’, what is happening?
3 – Which sport was originally played at Bramall Lane?
4 – The lack of which ingredient means Henderson’s Relish is suitable for vegetarians and vegans – unlike Worcestershire Sauce?
5 – When did Sheffield become a city?
6 – The Liquorice Allsorts mascot Bertie Bassett married Betty Bassett in a ceremony at the Sheffield sweet factory – but what year was this?
7 – Where was the climactic striptease performance scene of The Full Monty movie filmed?
8 – If someone is 'nesh', what are they?
9 – In Sheffield, if you're partial to spice, what do you like eating?
10 – Why are Sheffield United known as the Blades?
11 – And why are Sheffield Wednesday called the Owls?
12 – The Tramlines music festival has had its main stage on Devonshire Green and at Hillsborough Park over the years – but where else has the main stage been?
13 – When did Meadowhall open?
14 – Sheffield city centre used to have another major railway hub as well as the Midland station. What was the other one called?
15 – Which artist played their last ever gig at Sheffield Arena in 2009?
16 – Where did Arctic Monkeys form?
17 – How is Sheffield billed in the title of a 1992 track by Pulp?
18 – Whereabouts was Sheffield City Airport?
19 – What do Sheffield and Dr Who have in common?
20 – What is – or was – a ‘little mester’?
Answers
1: 1994; 2: It’s raining heavily; 3: Cricket; 4: Anchovies; 5: 1893; 6: 2009; 7: Shiregreen Working Men’s Club; 8: Someone who feels the cold easily; 9: Sweets; 10: It’s a reference to Sheffield’s cutlery trade; 11: The club moved to Owlerton in the 1890s; 12: The Ponderosa; 13: 1990; 14: Sheffield Victoria; 15: Tina Turner; 16: High Green; 17: Sheffield: Sex City; 18: Tinsley Park; 19: They both own a police box – although it is painted green and doesn’t look like the Tardis, Sheffield’s surviving police box is on the corner of Surrey Street; 20: A self-employed tradesperson who makes cutlery or other small items such as tools.
How did you do? If you got them all correct, very well done – and if you didn’t, at least you learned some new fun facts…