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Kelham Island is one of a number of large quarters that make up the majority of the district of Sheffield. The "Kelham Island Quarter" as it is sometimes known is situated in the S3 district of Sheffield, and of the eleven designated Quarters of the city Kelham Island is one of the largest, and it also boasts some of the most intriguing history in the city. This is reflected in the area; a brisk walk around Kelham Island reveals a large number of museums and sites of historical interest. Although the majority of these detail the industrial revolution and late Victorian eras you can also find a wealth of information about Kelham Island in pre-industrial times if you take the time to explore. The Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust is responsible for the operation of the Kelham Island Museum. The museum was opened in 1982 in order to house the history of industrial Sheffield, particularly relating to events occurring in the Kelham Island Quarter.
Sheffield's industrial story is fascinating and the museum explains this tale from start to finish, beginning with the early days of industrialisation and ending with mass production and miniturisation. The museum itself sits on a man-made island that is something of a significant historical landmark, it is over 900 years old. Kelham Island Museum is also a centre for conservation and restoration and many of the workshops are open for you to visit so you can find out more about how the museum works to preserve Sheffield's industrial history. The island that both the museum and the majority of Kelham Island itself lie on were created by the construction of a goit, a form of artificial watercourse constructed to allow water to flow quickly to the waterwheels powering the many workshops and mills in the area. Kelham Island borders Shalesmoor, Gibraltar Street, Corporation Street, Mowbray Street, Neepsend Lane, Ball Street, Cornish Street and Harvest Lane.
There are a number of important historical listed buildings in Kelham Island that lend an air of history to the region, a good example of this is the nearby Green Lane Works. Recent urban regeneration projects have made Kelham Island a particularly urbanite and attractive area of the city and it is a thriving community complete with everything one could require just a short distance away, and the revitalised industrial architecture that Kelham Island is so famous for is now used for a variety of social and commercial purposes. There are a variety of pubs and restaurants in the area, ranging from the Kelham Tavern (CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2008 and 2009) to a variety of upmarket bars and bistros. The Kelham Island Brewery is also playing a large part in raising the recognition of the area thanks to its production of a variety of acclaimed beers and ales. The Kelham Riverside section if often described by many as the beating heart of the community thanks to its wide selection of retail and social outlets and thriving atmosphere.
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