Sheffield Heavy Spring Trade 1829- 2025

Monday, 16th February 2026

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Portland Works

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South Yorkshire Industrial History Society talk.

The production of heavy springs for the railways and latterly road transport formed a significant presence in the Sheffield manufacturing scene for almost 200 years, at one time it was estimated that over 70% of the domestic demand was supplied by Sheffield.

Portland Works
Randall Street
Sheffield
S2 4SJ