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  Sheffield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough in the north of England.
Sheffield is the largest centre of the civil service outside of London with practically all the major departments represented.
Districts of England - Yorkshire and the Humber
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sheffield   (3340 words)

  
 Hillsborough, South Yorkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hillsborough lies on the Sheffield Supertram route, and is home to a number of industries.
Malin Bridge (grid reference SK327895) is in the northwest of Sheffield at the confluence of the rivers Loxley and Rivelin.
Malin Bridge was devastated by the Great Sheffield flood, which happened after the Dale Dyke Dam collapsed shortly before its completion in 1864.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hillsborough,_England   (396 words)

  
 GENUKI: Sheffield
An index to the 1841 census for Sheffield is being transcribed by a group co-ordinated by Elaine Pickard.
An index to the 1871 census for Sheffield is being transcribed by a group co-ordinated by Gordon Cambell.
Sheffield's Traditional Heritage Museum website gives you an insight into some of the materials displayed at the museum which have been collected over the last 30 years.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/YKS/WRY/Sheffield   (1341 words)

  
 Descendants of John Nicholson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
      v.   SARAH A was born in 1832 at Sheffield, England.
      vi.   MARIA was born in 1833 at Sheffield, England.
      vii.   LYDIA was born in 1835 at Sheffield, England.
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 STUDY ABROAD - The University of Sheffield - Sheffield, England
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with many major city conveniences- yet it's compact, friendly and accessible.
Sheffield is England's greenest city, with 150 woodland and 50 public parks, and from the main campus students are only minutes away from open countryside.
Sheffield is also the home of Sheffield United, a soccer team that competes against some of the top teams in the world.
www.montana.edu /international/sheffield.htm   (776 words)

  
 Sheffield, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
By the 14th century, Sheffield was becoming noted for its manufacture of quality knives, and Chaucer's miller carried a Sheffield knife in the Canterbury Tales.
The last major Sheffield steel invention was that of stainless steel by Harry Brearley[?] in 1912.
While iron and steel have always been the main industries of Sheffield, coal mining has been a major feature of the outlying areas, and the Palace of Westminster was built using limestone from quarries in the nearby village of Anston.
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 GORDON BANKS - International Football Hall of Fame
Alan Mullery became the first England player to be sent off in an international, having retaliated with a punch at a player who had kicked him when the ball was nowhere near him.
England's defence of the their world crown in 1970 got off to a bad start with captain Bobby Moore falsely arrested and accused of stealing a bracelet by the Colombian police in Bogota.
England took a two goal lead and manager Ramsey then substituted Bobby Charlton, seeking to rest him for the semi-finals which looked comfortably within their grasp.
www.ifhof.com /hof/banks.asp   (2111 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Sheffield, city, England (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
470,685) and metropolitan district, N England, at the confluence of the Don River and four tributaries.
Sheffield was one of the leading industrial cities of England.
The first Bessemer-process steelworks were built in Sheffield in 1859; the industry is now all but finished.
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 Sheffield hotel England
Sheffield Marriott Hotel an oasis of calm, although close to the heart of a vibrant and exciting city.
Located right in the heart of the city centre, the Cutlers Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore Sheffield.
The Novotel Sheffield is close to the Crucible and Lyceum theatres and offers a good base for shopping at Meadowhall...
www.sheffield-hotel-england.co.uk   (224 words)

  
 Healthy Sheffield, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sheffield, a city of 1/2 million people in the North of England, used to have a successful steel industry.
Healthy Sheffield was established in 1987 with the aim of improving heath and reducing inequalities in health in Sheffield.
This has been ratified by all of the Healthy Sheffield partners who are working together, with a strong focus on community involvement to put the plan into practice.
www.iisd.org /50comm/commdb/desc/d27.htm   (462 words)

  
 Sheffield, England, Our Forgotten Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sheffield, West Yorkshire, England, where our Maternal Grandparents spent their early days, is a city of a half million people, and has always been one of the most important cities of England.
It has been said that because of the smoke from the steel furnaces of Sheffield, that it is one of the foulest of cities, situated in one of the most romantic and beautiful spots in England.
James I, Scottish King and later King of England, her son, felt the stigma of her execution so keenly, that he had the Castle of Fotheringay reduced to ruins.
homepage.mac.com /ric79/Fam.tree/Corneil/Stories/Sheffield.England.html   (825 words)

  
 Sheffield City Council - Welcome To Sheffield
Sheffield is a great place to be…you’ll soon realise why we’re so proud of our city.
Sheffield's comprehensive visitor guide is available free of charge.  It can be picked up at the Visitor Information point (see above) or we are happy to send a copy direct to you.
To order a FREE copy of Sheffield's latest visitor and accommodation guide please call our Visitor Information Line on +44 (0) 114 221 1900 or complete our on-line request form.
www.sheffieldcity.co.uk   (300 words)

  
 Sheffield Hotels - Hotel in Sheffield - accommodation and places to stay near Sheffield England
Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel in Sheffield for a weekend break, business trip, or special occassion, or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels and accommodation for Sheffield or lodging in Sheffield, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay in Sheffield.
Some of our Sheffield guesthouse and bed & breakfast suppliers can be contacted via email or where a link to the hotel is available, directly from their websites, some may offer discounts and special internet rates.
Or, to view a list of Cheap priced or low cost Hotels in Sheffield please use the preceding 'Low Cost Hotels in Sheffield' link where you will find that the hotels are categorised in order of price.
www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /town/Sheffield   (734 words)

  
 TheFA.com - See England in Sheffield
England are currently neck-and-neck with Germany at the top of Group 6 with 18 points from eight matches after a 1-1 draw in Mainz on Tuesday.
Kaven Walker, Sheffield Wednesday Chief Executive, is looking forward to welcoming the U21s to Hillsborough: “We’re delighted that The FA has chosen Hillsborough to host such an important fixture and hopefully we’ll have a huge crowd to welcome England to Sheffield.”
Four days before travelling to Sheffield, England play Austria at Elland Road in Leeds.
www.thefa.com /England/U21s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2005/09/EngU21_TicketsforSheffield.htm   (374 words)

  
 Sheffield Marriott Hotel Sheffield, England, United Kingdom - Sheffield Marriott Hotel Group Booking Reservation ...
Weddings at the Sheffield Marriott Hotel with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
A Sheffield Marriott Hotel conference center is one of many conference centers in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
A Sheffield Marriott Hotel wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
www.meetingforce.com /sheffield-marriott-hotel-8h028.html   (760 words)

  
 Sheffield Hotels UK, Hotels in Sheffield, England.
Close to Sheffield Wednesday’s football ground and a five minute drive from the centre of Sheffield.
We don't believe that flowery fabrics, scratchy blankets and starched sheets are your priority - you'll be struck by the individual design of our rooms, the use of simple bold colours, the cosy duvets and a sofa which folds down into a comfy bed for the kids.
Landlord Del Tilling first came to Sheffield in the early 1990s and caused a stir with the revamped Hillsborough Barracks Hotel (now known by its original name of The New Barracks Tavern).
www.sheffield-hotels-uk.co.uk   (801 words)

  
 The original George Wostenholm & Son Bowie Knife from Sheffield England
We are proud and privileged to offer a knife produced by G. Wostenholm and Son, Washington Works, Sheffield, England; based on a pattern from their archives circa mid 19th Century.
The ricasso is heavily die-stamped on the top side "I.XL Sheffield, England" and on the reverse side "G Wostenholm and Son, Washington Works".
These knives are meant for the serious collector and historian who wants to feel the history from an item produced by the original manufacturer from the original archive plans made in the original handcrafted way.
www.swordarmory.com /gwbowie/gwbowie.html   (552 words)

  
 Sheffield   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
MLB won't punish Sheffield for incident with fan Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield won't be punished for his role in a scuffle with fans at Fenway Park...sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=4268 - 36k - Cached - Similar pages The Sheffield College on my.sheffcolThe Sheffield College is one of the fore-most colleges of higher and further education in the country.
Sheffield City Museum's collection,...www.idigsheffield.org.uk/ - 2k - 5 May 2005 - Cached - Similar pages SheffieldInformation about the group, publications, projects, and member interests.www.sheffieldfhs.org.uk/ - 8k - 5 May 2005 - Cached - Similar pages Sheffield School Aircraft Dispatcher trainingSheffield School of Aeronautics is the World's Oldest and Most Reputable Airline Dispatcher school.
Sheffield GP Out of Hours Collaborative offers an out of hours general practice service that is made up of...www.sheffield.nhs.uk/ - 65k - 5 May 2005 - Cached - Similar pages Made In Sheffield Dot Com...
sheffield.gigabusca.co.uk /cities/sheffield.html   (1967 words)

  
 History Today: Quiet flows the Don - 250 years of Sheffield steel. (Sheffield, England and the steel industry)@ ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This town of Sheffield is very populous and large, the streets narrow, and the houses dark and fl, occasioned by the continual smoke of the forges, which are always at work.
It is still populous and large, some of the streets are narrow, and a few houses are dark and fl.
But a tourist visiting Sheffield in 1993, some 250 years after the arrival of steelmaking in the city, would find that its busy forges have almost disappeared, the air is clear...
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:14235402&refid=holomed_1   (203 words)

  
 Sheffield, England - United Kingdom - Travel Directory, Information, & Links - Travelers Digest
Sheffield City Net - interactive guide to Sheffield and the surrounding area for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Sheffield on the Internet - includes tourist attractions, events, sports, businesses, and news.
Located in the former jailhouse of Sheffield Barracks at Hillsborough, this hotel also provides conference facilities and a venue for weddings.
www.travelersdigest.com /sheffield.htm   (689 words)

  
 Homepage - Anglican Diocese of Sheffield - Diocese of the Church of England
Homepage - Anglican Diocese of Sheffield - Diocese of the Church of England
The Diocese of Sheffield was formed at Pentecost in 1914, by the division from the Diocese of York.
St Peter's is a modern Church serving Greenhill, Lowedges and Lower Bradway in the South West of Sheffield.
www.sheffield-diocese.org.uk   (278 words)

  
 Holiday Inn hotel Sheffield, 4 star hotels Sheffield hotels in Sheffield England UK
The restaurant in Sheffield is superb, and we have a wide range of menus for you to choose from.
The holiday inn Sheffield is perfect for weekend breaks, short breaks, christmas breaks, new year breaks in Sheffield.
Also shopping breaks, shopping in Sheffield is amongst some of the finest in the UK, and this city centre hotel in Sheffield is a perfect base.
www.holidayinn-sheffield.co.uk   (378 words)

  
 Sheffield, Vermont, New England, USA
There is a long-standing claim that the town was named for Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.
Since the records show no connection between the grantees and the English town, it probably can be assumed that it is not the direct source of the name.
Just as likely, the name took a more roundabout route: the town of Sheffield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is just over the state line from Salisbury, Connecticut, known to have been the home of many of the original grantees of and settlers in the Vermont town.
www.virtualvermont.com /towns/sheffield.html   (248 words)

  
 frederick reynolds sheffield england cutlery resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, and George Romney in England, and Sir...
Directory of Trades and Professions for the year of 1829, for the parish of Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Sheffield Joseph Rodgers andamp; Sons, Sheffield Joseph Rodgers (Sheffield...
cuttelry-source.info /frederick-reynolds-sheffield-england-cutlery.html   (421 words)

  
 Sheffield Manor Lodge | Sheffield, England
This part fact, part fiction tale reveals the robust historyof Sheffield through the eyes of real people who shaped the lives and fortunes of the local community and dramatically affected national events along the way.
Sheffield Manor Lodge was initially built around 1516 as a country retreat for the 4th Earl of Shrewsbury.
Sheffield Manor Lodge was recently featured on BBC 2’s Restoration programme, vying for the £3 million prize.
www.sheffieldmanorlodge.org   (331 words)

  
 Sheffield, England ... an Islamist colony in the making? - User comments at DanielPipes.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
I live in Sheffield, England, and I share the concerns of all the writers from Denmark.
Sheffield has changed irrevocably since Tony Blair and the Labour Party came to power in 1997.
Sheffield is also experiencing worrying incidents of violent crime, gun crime, drug problems and sexual assaults.
www.danielpipes.org /comments/18881   (598 words)

  
 Sheffield, England Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms
This Sheffield, England web design service featured listing has received 94 unique visitors in the past three months.
This Sheffield, England web design service featured listing has received 58 unique visitors in the past three months.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Sheffield web site design firm featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/webfirm/b.435.g.13608.html   (802 words)

  
 Sheffield - England Hotels - Best prices, best places
Sheffield Park Hotel is a modern hotel boasting superb leisure facilities including a swimming pool and sauna.
Staindrop Classic Hotel is in an excellent location for Sheffield with very easy access from the M1 Motorway, Junctions This is a super hotel that has recently undergone a major renovation and is now a modern, first class hotel
The hotel is an ideal base for visiting Sheffield city centre, Meadowhall, Don Valley Stadium and Sheffield Arena or for a relaxing break in an unusual venue.
www.simplytravelinfo.com /UK/England/Sheffield3.htm   (435 words)

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