Sheffield's Historical Buildings (Self Guided), Sheffield

Part of Sheffield’s great heritage is manifested in buildings. The presence of historical sites, some rather imposing like the Sheffield Town Hall and City Hall, presiding over the area, and the others like the Church of St Marie, somewhat hidden from view in a built-up neighbourhood, provides a colourful illustration of the city's glorious past.

Constructed over a time-span ranging from the 13th to the 20th century, the historical architecture of Sheffield varies in styles dictated by the eras in which it was created – from Tudor, at the turn of the 15th century, to the Edwardian, Classical and Gothic Revival styles in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The majority of Sheffield's older buildings appeared during the Industrial Revolution, when many medieval structures were demolished; others were lost during the Sheffield Blitz in 1940. Luckily, some of the oldest domestic buildings have survived, like the Old Queen's Head pub, opened in 1475.

Sheffield's architectural tapestry harmoniously unites religious sites like Victoria Hall with secular buildings like Lyceum Theatre, and educational institutions like Sir Frederick Mappin Building and Firth Court – parts of the University of Sheffield campus.

If you are interested in exploring more closely the historical buildings of Sheffield, we recommend that you take this self-guided walk.