With a proud sporting heritage, thriving music scene and a population of more than half a million, Sheffield has become one of the UK’s biggest and most-loved cities.
As you’d expect, there are plenty of social media users talking about the quirks that make the Steel City stand out – we took to Twitter and Instagram to find out what they had to say.
It’s good to see that the shops in Sheffield are well stocked with a locally-grown favourite…
#onlyinSheffield pic.twitter.com/JAzmAg0GLQ
— Paul Tinto (@paul_tinto) September 23, 2016
…and, look, there’s also plenty of giftware available too – perfect for the Henderson’s Relish lover in your life:
It’s a city where you might stumble across the next Chopin in the train station…
… or you might witness that most common of sights, the free-roaming chicken:
Speaking of queues: keep your eyes peeled while you’re waiting and you might spot something a little unusual:
People have posted pictures of a restaurant sign with a very local twist…
Classic Sheffield advertising! #onlyinsheffield #colloquialism #reytgood pic.twitter.com/fozvTbBDrZ
— Kate Ebbutt (@kateebbutt) February 24, 2016
It looks like the cars are bigger and better in Sheffield…
Craaazy limoo #onlyinsheffield #yesyes pic.twitter.com/J389jLLYCK
— jack Lindsay (@JackWlindz) October 15, 2013
…but parking skills aren’t really up to scratch…
… and there are also plenty of folk who prefer an alternative form of transport:
Sheffield’s got so much to offer visitors, from fantastic gig venues…
That moment! #smstudios #videoproduction #sheffield pic.twitter.com/BpriT1CnF6
— SM STUDIOS (@ShowMeStudios) January 16, 2017
… and brilliant buildings…
…to eye-catching tram art…
… and stunning public spaces:
#fountain #water #sheffield #yorkshire #photos_of_britain #englishcamera #ukpotd #uk #visi… https://t.co/izZPiAdSn4 pic.twitter.com/zZRQmSOGBx
— Latent Memory (@MemoryLatent) January 16, 2017
Plus, as this very clever venture proves, the charitable people of this city are always keen to help others out:
Seen outside Sheffield Cathedral, coats for homeless people, an incredible gesture by the amazing people of Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper pic.twitter.com/paCgRYQ0dk
— Hassun El-Zafar (@HassunElZafar) January 16, 2017
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