Author: James Whitworth
From Steel City to Design City: Sheffield’s Creative Evolution
Sheffield's creative evolution is not a break with its industrial past but a continuation of it. How the city went from steel to design.
Sheffield’s Maker Scene: Studios, Workshops and Open Doors
From Persistence Works to Portland Works, Sheffield's maker spaces keep the city's tradition of skilled making alive. A guide to where the city creates.
Listed Buildings in Sheffield
Sheffield has over 1,200 listed buildings. Our guide to the Grade I, II* and II landmarks that tell the story of the city's architectural heritage.
The Architecture of Sheffield’s Cultural Quarter
Tudor Square brings together Victorian, brutalist and contemporary architecture in one of Sheffield's most significant public spaces.
Urban Regeneration in Sheffield: From Castlegate to the Moor
Sheffield's city centre is being reshaped by major regeneration schemes. From Castlegate to the Moor, how design is rewriting the urban landscape.
David Mellor and the Sheffield Design Legacy
David Mellor built a design empire from Sheffield — from cutlery to traffic lights. Tracing the legacy of the city's most celebrated designer.
How Sheffield’s Industrial Past Shapes Its Future
Sheffield's transformation from steel capital to creative hub is written into its buildings. How Kelham Island, Portland Works and Abbeydale tell the story.
Sheffield’s Brutalist Heritage: A Walking Guide
A walking guide to Sheffield's brutalist landmarks — from Park Hill to the Arts Tower, exploring the concrete buildings that shaped the city's skyline.