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| The city was initially founded as a settlement in the ], possibly as a defence against the ]. | The city was initially founded as a settlement in the ], possibly as a defence against the ]. | ||
| In the ], Willam de Lovetot built a wooden castle around which the city grew. This castle is where Castle Market, in Sheffield, now stands. | In the ], ] built a wooden castle around which the city grew. This castle is where Castle Market, in Sheffield, now stands. | ||
| In the ] Sheffield became the steel capital of the world. ] made of Sheffield steel was regarded highly in 19th century England. | In the ] Sheffield became the steel capital of the world. ] made of Sheffield steel was regarded highly in 19th century England. | ||
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Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England.
The city was initially founded as a settlement in the iron ages, possibly as a defence against the Romans.
In the 12th century, Willam de Lovetot built a wooden castle around which the city grew. This castle is where Castle Market, in Sheffield, now stands.
In the 19th century Sheffield became the steel capital of the world. Cutlery made of Sheffield steel was regarded highly in 19th century England.
See also: http://www.sheffieldcity.co.uk