Steel City

How did Sheffield grow from a hamlet into a huge industrial city? 

Children will find out about some of the amazing machinery invented here during the move from making individual knives to creating huge railway girders and parts for ships.

Your class will also learn about the workers of Sheffield who made our Steel City.

Kelham Island Museum
Half day

Suitable for KS1/2, up to 35 children
Price: £200
Curriculum area: Science / History                   

To find out more about Sheffield’s history as a steel city, visit our online Collections & Stories here and search for “Steel”, “Metalwork” and “Stainless Steel”.