The Bochum Bell
đź“Ť 7 St Paul's Parade, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2LL, UK
About The Bochum Bell
The Bochum Bell is a significant steel monument nestled within Sheffield's city centre, specifically located near the beautiful Peace Gardens. This unique landmark, gifted by the German city of Bochum in 1985 on the 35th anniversary of their twinning, symbolises the enduring industrial and cultural connection between the two steel-making cities. Though some visitors mention it's easily overlooked, its presence quietly celebrates a deep international bond.
Crafted from steel by the renowned Krupp steelworks in Bochum, the bell serves as a tangible reminder of Sheffield's rich heritage in steel production and its global ties. Visitors often describe it as a 'nice little monument,' acknowledging its understated yet important role in the city's public spaces. While it doesn't ring, its imposing form, set within a flower bed, invites contemplation of the historical partnership it represents. The monument holds a commendable Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Visiting Information
The Bochum Bell is freely accessible to the public at all times, being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a public monument, there are no specific accessibility features or payment options required for viewing. Visitors are advised to look carefully for the bell, as it is situated within a flower bed near the Peace Gardens.
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đź“Ť 7 St Paul's Parade, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2LL, UK
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Very easy to miss this steel bell which was gifted by the Krupp steelworks based in Bochum Germany. Sheffield and Bochum share a connection in steel making. The small area around the bell is pretty overgrown so you will not see this unless you are on the specific side of the walled flower bed. Be nice if it was on a higher frame or something. An additional Bochum bell can be found in Ukraine.
Nice little monument in the middle of Sheffield,although you may walk straight past it. It doesn’t ring!
Presented to the people of Sheffield by the City of Bochum in Germany in 1985, the 35th anniversary of the the twinning. In real life, it is a big steel bell in a flower bed by the Peace Gardens.