Discover the historic pubs of Sheffield and their connection to the city's rich industrial past.
Sheffield Pubs explores the evolution of these beloved establishments alongside the city's changing fortunes. From the Industrial Revolution to the present day, pubs have been at the heart of Sheffield's social and cultural life. This volume presents a collection of photographs and stories that glimpse some of Sheffield’s oldest pubs as well as the town’s more popular watering holes and established ‘locals’.
Perfect for those interested in:
- Local history
- Pub culture
- Social history of Sheffield
Ian D. Rotherham is Emeritus Professor at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University. An environmental campaigner, he is an international authority on cultural and historical aspects of landscapes and ecology, and author or editor of over fifty books and more than five hundred academic papers. He writes for numerous newspapers and magazines and has broadcast with numerous BBC programmes and other media including Panorama, Autumnwatch, and Horizon.
Christine Handley is a local historian interested in industrial history and changing landscapes. She has written chapters in and edited books on the local history of selected Sheffield communities.