Sheffield Legends

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Sheffield Legends is a Walk of Fame located outside Sheffield Town Hall honouring famous people from or connected to Sheffield. Like the Hollywood version, there are plaques with famous people's names on them and why they are famous.

The idea was first suggested in 2005 when the people of Sheffield were asked who should be honoured after a local resident suggested honouring the Sheffield footballer Gordon Banks.

To date, the inductees are:

Name Occupation Date of induction
Gordon Banks Footballer
Sean Bean Actor
Jarvis Cocker Singer
Joe Cocker Singer 15 December 2007[1]
Sebastian Coe Athlete, politician
Derek Dooley Footballer 4 December 2007[2]
Brendan Ingle Boxing trainer 2 January 2008[3]
Def Leppard Musicians 16 June 2006[4]
David Mellor Cutler and designer
Michael Palin Comedian and television presenter
Joe Scarborough Artist 3 June 2008[5]
Helen Sharman Astronaut
Joe Simpson Mountaineer 8 January 2008[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Joe Cocker to join Sheffield's 'hall of fame' » Local Government » 24dash.com
  2. ^ Dooley's walk of fame - VIDEO - The Star
  3. ^ Brendan and Joe join the Walk of Fame - The Star
  4. ^ [[ Def Leppard UK.com ]] - Def Leppard Sheffield Legends Main
  5. ^ "Joe Scarborough joins 'Walk of Fame'", Sheffield Telegraph, 3 June 2008
  6. ^ Joe Simpson

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