Sheffield History

Objects and artworks relating to Sheffield history can be found throughout the collections, and reflect the lives of people living and working in the city. The earliest items have been found in archaeological contexts in the ground, and the most recent have been made and collected within the last year.

In the collections you can find anything- from items that people have used every day, to treasured keepsakes that have marked special personal and family events. There are objects and artworks that can help tell the story of the development of Sheffield and how society has changed (or not) over the years, and the impact of national or international events on the people who live here.

If you want to search for a specific item, phrase or object number, enter your search term in speech marks e.g. "Benty Grange".

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