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The '''Buildings and structures in Sheffield''' were constructed over a time-span ranging from the 13th century to the present day. However, the majority of [[Sheffield]]'s older buildings were built during the [[Industrial Revolution]]. Many of Sheffield's mediaeval buildings were demolished in the 19th century, and some older buildings were also lost during the [[Sheffield Blitz]]. Sheffield has only five Grade I [[listed buildings]], two of which are in the city centre.

The oldest stucturestructure is [[Beauchief Abbey]] which is now a [[ruin]]. The oldest complete structure is [[Sheffield Cathedral]]. The 78 metre [[Arts Tower]] is the tallest buiding in the city.

==History==

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The turn of the 20th century saw a huge amount of residential building which lead to the annexing of large parts of the current city. However, this was followed by a slump and by 1917 house building had ceased altogether. Building of the [[Sheffield City Hall|city hall]] started in 1920.

The years following the [[Second World War]] saw one of the most intense periods of building in the city's history, referedreferred to as the [[Slum Clearances]]. Slum housing was replaced with a number of large tower blocks, many of which have since been demolished and replaced with housing once more.

==Current developments==

The £130 million Heart of the City scheme is centred around the ___location of the former town hall extension. It includes a hotel, offices, the [[Sheffield Winter Gardens|Winter Gardens]], [[Millennium Galleries]] and MilleniumMillennium Square. The 101m St Pauls Tower, due to start construction in Summer 2006, will become Sheffield's tallest building.

The £50 million [[Sheffield Midland Station|Sheffield Station Gateway]] scheme has seen improvements in station facilities and the creation of a public space outside with a large sculpture called Cutting Edge. Other improvements leading up to the Peace Gardens will create a pedestrian link to the city centre.