Steel City: An Illustrated History of Sheffield’s Industry Book

£15.99

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Ian D. Rotherham offers an illustrated history of Sheffield, one of Britain's great industrial centres.

Sheffield has an enviable reputation for manufacturing quality, and as a global ‘steel city’, the home of major innovations in steel manufacture and processing. Furthermore, ‘Sheffield plate’ and Sheffield cutlery have been marques of the best in the world. Yet the story of Sheffield industry is much more than simply a catalogue of the rise of steel manufacturing and processing. One of the first major industries was located to the north of Sheffield at Wharncliffe Crags (Quern-cliff Crags), the site of one of the Roman Empire’s largest grindstone or quern-stone manufacturing sites. Like later and better known industrial ventures, the querns were made here because the quarried stone was the best and most suitable that could be found. In the wake of steel, or alongside it, came glass making, brewing, refractory products, power generation, joinery and more.

With a wealth of illustrations and an accessible style, Ian D. Rotherham offers a fascinating overview of one of Britain’s great industrial centres.

96 Pages

Paperback

Add a free gift message

Any questions? Chat with us!

Frequently asked questions

What are your shipping costs and delivery times?

Our shipping costs vary slightly depending on the weight and size of the parcel. Typically shipping costs are around £3.00-£3.95. The exact delivery cost will be calculated at the checkout before you pay.

You can also collect your order for free at our shop in the Leeds Corn Exchange.

Do you ship internationally?

We currently ship to the following countries...

🇦🇺 Australia
🇨🇦 Canada
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇺🇸 United States of America

Some items, mainly food items, may not be available to order internationally. These will be highlighted at the checkout.

Postage costs and shipping times can vary depending on the country. All shipping costs are calculated at the checkout, so shop away and then head to the checkout and the postage costs will be calculated before you complete your purchase.

Please Note...

Our shipping costs excludes any applicable import charges and taxes. These will be payable in the destination county. Please check in advance if in doubt.

What is your returns policy?

Our returns policy lasts 14 days.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Please contact us in advance if you wish to return any items.

Please Note...

Some goods are exempt from being returned including perishable goods, such as food, earrings and beauty products, such as creams. Please consult our Refund Policy for further information.

Can I order online and pickup in store?

Certainly!

Just select 'Pick up' as your delivery option at the checkout.

Not every item seen online is available in our shop. Please check the individual product listing to find if the item is available to pick up.

How can I contact you?

You can contact us the following ways...

✉️ contact@thegreatyorkshireshop.co.uk
📞 0113 524 6383
💬 Live Chat (using the message button in the bottom right hand corner on any page)

I have more questions!

If you have more questions for us which aren't answered above please send us an email at contact@thegreatyorkshireshop.co.uk or by using the form on the Contact Us page.

You can also use the floating blue 'Chat with us!' message button in the bottom right hand corner on any page to live chat with us!

Visit Our Shop in the Historic Leeds Corn Exchange 🎄

Steel City: An Illustrated History of Sheffield’s Industry Book

Frequently asked questions