Tuffrey, Peter
Central Sheffield Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445606040
- author:
- Tuffrey, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 16.7 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Central Sheffield Through Time by Peter Tuffrey Sheffield city centre suffered greatly during World War II, with the Luftwaffe attacks of December 1940 causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The city centre remained in a state of disrepair for many years, with rebuilding efforts slow to materialise. However, from the 1960s onwards, the city centre began to flourish, reaching its peak in the 1970s before facing a severe economic decline in the 1980s. This book explores how the city centre has changed over time, from the devastation of the Blitz to the regeneration efforts of the City Centre Strategy. It serves as a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives during the war and to the thousands who were made redundant in the following decades. Through a collection of photographs and descriptions, Peter Tuffrey illustrates the transformation of Sheffield's city centre, providing a unique insight into the city's history and development.