NOT grim up North!!! (Sheffield in General)

Member Name: cheesemonster

Product:	Sheffield in General
Date:	12/01/01 (26 review reads)
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Advantages: Lively, fun and full of atmosphere

Disadvantages: Weather can be a bit dodgy

I lived in Sheffield for 5 years and I loved it. I now live somewhere with no atmosphere, which makes me yearn for Sheffield even more.
Being a student in Sheffield was great - the uni is lovely, and Broomhill gorgeous. There is such a buzz about the place, and being so close to the Peak District and all that beautiful scenery and walking country is a real advantage.
The people are really friendly, public transport fab,and the place holds a great deal of very happy memories for me.
My favourite pub in Sheffield was the Ranmoor Inn, up by Ranmoor Halls of Residence. If you want to get away from the 'irish pub/pub chain bug', this is the place to go (or at least was 2 years ago). It serves gorgeous food, and is a proper, traditional English pub. Another favourite was the Grindstone, on the way from Broomhill to Crookes. Another traditional one, if you could get through the door.

One of the best things about living in Sheffield was being able to go walking in the Peaks at the weekend. We used to either get the train to somewhere like Edale, or hop on the bus out into the countryside. It really couldn't be easier. If you like walking, it's a dream come true.

I know a lot of people look at me strangely when I say I love Sheffield, but I don't care. Of course, the city does have its problems, and not so nice bits, but doesn't everywhere. Its image as a grim, industrial town is still true, but there is a lot about Sheffield that is up and coming, i.e the centre for Popular Music, the Peace Gardens etc. It's great for culture too i.e City Hall, Sheffield Arena, Cathedral, restaurants.
It will always have a special place in my heart - and my annual Christmas shopping trip to Meadowhall will never cease to happen!

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