Harry Brearley
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Harry Brearley
Image: © Dave Pickersgill Taken: 17 May 2013
A tribute to Harry Brearley on the side of the Howard Hotel in the centre of Sheffield. Brearley, became a symbol of innovation in the city when he invented the world’s first ‘rustless’ stainless steel, in 1913. The 42ft portrait was painted by local artist Sarah Yates.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.378205
Longitude
-1.465268