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by Tracie
Sheffield is renowned for its steel industry and we have some of the most beautiful countryside and protected listed buildings. Sheffield Castle where the Queen of Scots was held for 14 years can no longer be seen but the passageways still exist. There is the Sheffield plate which gave the town a new industry in the middle of the 18th century, which is now very collectable and expensive. Then there is the shopping mall called Meadow Hall which attracts visitors from all over the world. It's known as The Golden Mile. There is Don Valley Stadium which has hosted some of the top names in rock and pop. Sheffield was the first national city of sport and boasts some of the best international sports venues in the country. I must mention our football team which is nicknamed The Owls, called Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield was the first city to have a football club, Ecclesfield is a suburb of Sheffield and that’s where I live. It has a great deal of history and St. Mary's church! It is one of the most historical buildings still in use today. Sheffield has a great deal to offer everyone from all walks of Life. The fun days are anything from the Ski Village to the Leisure Center and not forgetting the great nightlife in the many pubs and clubs. Families can also enjoy the evenings out in the working men’s clubs, just like the one featured in the film “The Full Monty”.
Our holidays include: Christmas, Easter and New Year’s Eve, the festivals are all very different as we have a lot of different cultures and so each have their own festivals. The Children’s Festival is probably the biggest. People tend to spend Christmas with their families and Easter is a time for all to attend church and the day is strange as the streets are very quiet. The horse racing at Ascot is one of the biggest events as the females tend to try to top each other with the hats and outfits. Usually the Queen Mother is the most noticed of all the Royal Family. Traditions include the Sunday English breakfast and the Sunday roast with the famous Yorkshire puddings. Rituals?? Well, let’s just say that for as long as I can remember the men go to
the pub while the women cook the Sunday dinner! Fun!!
People still think Sheffield is a smog bound city with all the factories but over the years we have become more aware of the pollution and have a lot of laws in place to protect the environment. We have a great historical city and today Sheffield is a modern thriving city. Visitors to Sheffield can certainly be sure of a friendly city and warm welcome.
Sheffield has many cultures and we have tended to adopt some of them in our own right. My family and I are a working class and stand for our rights and for what we believe. I feel that everyone is equal and all human beings deserve a second chance. After all, we all make mistakes. Why should we be condemned for being human?
