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Q: Why did the sheffield steel works close?
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When was Sheffield Steel created?

Sheffield Steel was created on 1982-05-22.


What city is England's steel city?

It used to be "Sheffield". Now England produces very little steel in comparison to Sheffield's heyday's.


How big was the sheffield steel factory?

the Sheffield steel factory was massive in every way


When was Sheffield Steel Rollergirls created?

Sheffield Steel Rollergirls was created in 2008-08.


What are sheffield's functions?

steel manufacturing


When did the Corby Steel Works close?

Corby closed in 1980.


In witch city was stainless steel invented?

Stainless steel was invented in Sheffield


Why is sheffield united called the Blades?

Sheffield has been, since the nineteenth century, the main centre in the United Kingdom for steel production. Sheffield is the home of crucible and stainless steel. Sheffield United are not to be confused with Sheffield's other team, Sheffield Wednesday, is called the Owls, as the name of Hillsborough, where they have been based since 1889, was originally Owlerton Stadium.


What sport does Sheffield United play?

Sheffield United is a profession football club in England. They are based out of the city of Sheffield, in South Yorkshire. Due to Sheffield high steel production, the team is nicknamed, "The Blades."


Was there a difference in work in Sheffield England in World War 2 compared to rest of England?

Since the discovering of stainless steel in Sheffield, the city became known as the 'Steel City'. The steel industry continued to grow throughout the war and Sheffield was in particular demand for their stainless products. Because of this, Sheffield had a great boom in demand for its industrial products. The rest of Britain could not find enough people to work for them, along with Sheffield, because of the human cost of the war. Therefore, the rest of Britain had a lower demand for work than Sheffield and the surrounding areas did, as stainless steel was so demanded.


Why did the steel industry make sheffield a successful place?

because of poo


Did british steel produce stainless steel?

Yes, the former British Steel had two stainless steel production plants one in Sheffield and one in South Wales.