The steel industry in Sheffield could be used as material in a TV documentary. Both the history of the city and its present day situation are potentially fascinating subjects for a documentary audience. The steel industry in Sheffield is almost an icon for the industrialisation of the United Kingdom, providing the backdrop for many important steel discoveries and lots of real life drama that would be suitable for a TV programme. A documentary based around steel in Sheffield could mention a number of different issues, or it could focus on a particular aspect of the industry, past or present. The history of steel in Sheffield could potentially make good subject matter as a number of important steel discoveries and inventions have happened in Sheffield.

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Sheffield steel even gets a mention in Chaucer, who wrote of the miller of Trumpington in the prose 'A Sheffield thwitel baar he in his hose'. This just goes to show how old the industry in the city is, and the influence that it has had on people all over England and Europe. Another famous name, Daniel Dafoe, wrote in 1724 that 'The Manufacture of hardware has increased so much that they told us that 30,000 men are employed'. These two early literary references alone are enough to create a link between Sheffield and the culture that surrounds the city. A TV documentary about Sheffield could mention this early history of the industry, mentioning important developments such as the crucible method and the development of stainless steel. Modern day businesses such as those making Prefabricated Garages (Fertiggaragen) could be referenced in relation to these historical developments.

By creating a link between the important history and the current reality of Sheffield, a television documentary could bring a good level of insight to the entire industrialisation process. Sheffield offers a great example of a location that has benefited and become known due to its hard work and ingenuity. Modern day problems due to industrialisation have also arisen in Sheffield, and unemployment and the closing down of steel mills are a major concern for the city. Businesses making Prefabricated garages and the door motors that work with them are still operating in Sheffield, however many smaller traditional industries such as tool making and cutlery are struggling. A TV documentary could focus on the way that Sheffield has changed over the years as a way to understand the entire history of industrialisation in England.

TV documentaries are often designed around informing people as well as entertaining them, and in the best cases doing both simultaneously. A program about Sheffield could offer the best of both worlds, as the steel industry is full of many human interest stories that surround important historical and industrial issues, such as industrial garage.