Once the beating heart of industry, Kelham Island is one of Sheffield’s oldest manufacturing sites. The manmade island was formed in the 1100s, when a stream was diverted to power a nearby mill. However, as industrial activity has moved on, the area has undergone a significant transformation in recent years and quietly become one of the most exciting parts of the city.

David Elliott

January 25, 2025

Now also home to the most excellent industrial heritage museum, Kelham Island Musem.

sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/visit-us/kelham-island-museum

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