Sheffield - What's It All About?

Alty

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Am currently residing in the docklands area of London and have applied for a job in Sheffield. The only times I have been there tho have been to go to the theatre at the Crucible. So what I would like to know is.....

"What does Sheffield have to offer?"

Is it expensive to live there?
Is there a good night life?
Are there any particular areas to avoid moving to?
etc
etc
 
It'll be okay in 5-10 years with any luck; it's like Leeds was 5 years ago....Not quite there.

The North rocks though; come to Newcastle, it's great. ;)

*n
 
No offence to anyone from Sheffield - but I hated it. Lived there for 6 months and despised every moment. The shops all are old. I couldn't find ANY nice clothes. That Meadowhall (or whatever) Shopping Centre - carp! But the worst part about it where the people. The majority of people I came across were extremely rude. I understand not everyone in Sheffield is like that - but a lot of the people I met were. I came from Liverpool - and it is totally different!

I am sure there are nice bits about Sheffield, but at the moment I cannot think of them.
 
I assume it cant be a bad place to live tho surely? Is leeds any good for nights out then?

**EDIT** prices made me laff - currently pay £520 + bills for a 1 bedroom flat nowt special compared to £590 + bills for purpose built penthouse with 2 double bedrooms with ensuite n basically looks the dogs danglies!
 
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I lived in Sheffield for a year and thoroughly enjoyed it. That said, it was as a student, it is a very student oritented town.
 
Quantic said:
No offence to anyone from Sheffield - but I hated it. Lived there for 6 months and despised every moment. The shops all are old. I couldn't find ANY nice clothes. That Meadowhall (or whatever) Shopping Centre - carp! But the worst part about it where the people. The majority of people I came across were extremely rude. I understand not everyone in Sheffield is like that - but a lot of the people I met were. I came from Liverpool - and it is totally different!

I am sure there are nice bits about Sheffield, but at the moment I cannot think of them.
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Meadow Hall Rocks and i see many a Sexy Lady in there Everytime i go
 
i take it there aint a harsh yorkshire accent then.....? (eeh by gum lad)
 
Alty said:
What does Sheffield have to offer?
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A lot of things, all depends on what type of person you are.

Read up here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield

Is it expensive to live there?
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It's cheaper than where you're from, so no.

Is there a good night life?
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Oh yes :D

It's got all sorts of places to go to!

Are there any particular areas to avoid moving to?
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All areas have their good parts and parts. Avoid Parson Cross! I'd try to stick near areas near Town/Meadowhall pretty decent areas.

Btw - Ignore Penski :p
 
are there many public swimming baths and also can the public use the universities?
 
Quantic said:
No offence to anyone from Sheffield - but I hated it. Lived there for 6 months and despised every moment. The shops all are old. I couldn't find ANY nice clothes. That Meadowhall (or whatever) Shopping Centre - carp! But the worst part about it where the people. The majority of people I came across were extremely rude. I understand not everyone in Sheffield is like that - but a lot of the people I met were. I came from Liverpool - and it is totally different!

I am sure there are nice bits about Sheffield, but at the moment I cannot think of them.
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Believe this or not, but I went on a trip to liverpool once and thought exactly the same!

Wierd :eek:

The people were generally just plain rude!

No offence!
 
mad_allan said:
Excellent for nights out, been there a few times now and keep going back :D
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how far/easy is it to get to leeds from sheffield?
 
Alty said:
i take it there aint a harsh yorkshire accent then.....? (eeh by gum lad)
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Have a listen to the Arctic Monkeys - that's the kind of accent you can expect from most locals. It's fairly tame. If you venture out to somewhere like Barnsley (at your own risk, mind) you'll come across broader accents.

Sheffield isn't bad - it's much nicer now than it was say 10 years ago, when Meadowhall basically killed the city centre. But it's had plenty of investment, and there's lots of stuff to do there. Still a bit of a hole in certain areas, but you get those anywhere.
 
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