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Stainless steel and Sheffield

To mark 100 years since stainless steel was invented in Sheffield by Harry Brearley; Rony broadcasts from Portland Works, the factory where the discovery was made.

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Fri 9 Aug 201310:00

100 years of stainless steel

100 years of stainless steel

It has been 100 years since Sheffield’s Harry Brearley discovered stainless steel in his workshop at Portland Works in the city.

To celebrate the anniversary Rony Robinson has visited the factory where it all began.

We are also marking the occasion with a special documentary, broadcasting on Tuesday, 13 August.

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  • Fri 9 Aug 201310:00