Sheffield is a city that was central in the production of steel during the industrial revolution. Its geographic location - near fast-flowing rivers and mineral rich hills - made it a hub of the Western world's iron and steel industry. Several innovations such as 'crucible steel' and silver plating originated here. Interestingly, the bowie knife - popular in the American Wild West - was imported in large quantities from the city of Sheffield too!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
A Day in Steel City
Sheffield is a city that was central in the production of steel during the industrial revolution. Its geographic location - near fast-flowing rivers and mineral rich hills - made it a hub of the Western world's iron and steel industry. Several innovations such as 'crucible steel' and silver plating originated here. Interestingly, the bowie knife - popular in the American Wild West - was imported in large quantities from the city of Sheffield too!
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Noshing Through London
I flew into London on a gloriously sunny day. Unfortunately, this was short-lived and the next day was dull, rainy with chilly winds blowing - in other words, London was back to its normal self! That didn't hold me back from walking through the Kensington Gardens and Notting Hill areas and trying some interesting restaurants.