Sheffield Life and Times   Artist's impression of Sheffield life and times display   Boar on Benty Grange helmet Take a journey from the earliest traces of human activity in South Yorkshire and the Peak District to the vibrant city that we know and love today. Understand how Sheffield's heritage has evolved over the centuries from rural backwater to industrial giant. Find out how the people, the skills and the industry have shaped the region. Meet the masters of innovation and the unsung heroes who have made the city a place of distinction and pride.   Buffer Girls Follow the timeline to reveal the citys past and the important turning points in its history. Discover how people lived through hands-on displays of objects and interactives, film and photographs that bring the fascinating stories of real people to life. Celebrate the city's contemporary life with changing displays made by local communities. Find out about our Social History and Archaeology collections. You can also explore our archaeology collections online at www.idigsheffield.org.uk.
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