Sheffield

[ shef-eeld ]

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noun

Sheffield

/ ˈʃɛfiːld /

a city in N England, in Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire on the River Don: important centre of steel manufacture and of the cutlery industry; Sheffield university (1905) and Sheffield Hallam University (1992). Pop: 439 866 (2001)
a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 512 500 (2003 est). Area: 368 sq km (142 sq miles)

Sheffield

One of England's leading industrial centers, famous for cutlery manufacture and heavy steel goods .

As a major source for steel during World War II, Sheffield was a frequent target of bombing raids.

John Robert Cocker was born on May 20, 1944, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

I gave statements to then-Captain Michael Sheffield on several different occasions.

There was snow on the ground when I made my last trip to see Sheffield.

At some point, the brothers decided to head up to Kansas City and found jobs at Armco, still known locally as Sheffield Steel.

Next month I believe Mrs. P. and myself shall pay a short visit to Sheffield place.

Our plan seems to be to visit Sheffield Place towards the end of next week.

If any parcels or letters directed to me should arrive at Sheffield you will be so good as to return them by the Coach.

In consequence of the contests that took place in Sheffield on the subject, up to the year 1818, no rate has existed there since.

The "flying-machine," or coach, between London and Sheffield was fully three days on its journey.

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