Who can you spot hard at work in these Sheffield's factories in 2001?

Sheffield’s factories are such an important cog in the working world, so here are some great pictures from 2001 showing our unsung heroes busy on shift.

By Lucy Ball

Published 2nd Oct 2020, 12:30 BST

Who can you recognise making magnets, fireplaces or getting ready to do a charity abseil?

Want more Sheffield retro? Sheffield factories 2000?

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1. British Rema

Process Dept Engineers at British Rema in 2001 Photo: Steve Ellis

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2. Slater Printing

The management team LtoR, David Slater Managing Director, Joe Slater Chairman, and Julie Rice Commercial Manager in 2001 Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)

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3. Anchor Magnets

Seen at the Bankside Works back in 2001was Mark Brookes, and Mark Revill at work on the backing bench. Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)

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4. Whitham sweet factory

Andrew Whitham outside the old sweet factory on Shrewsbury Road Photo: Stuart Hastings (Staff)

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