The Sheffield Blitz in 1940 changed the face of Sheffield forever with thousands left homeless and hundreds killed. Janet Ridler’s fascinating talk looks at how people lived, worked and played in wartime Sheffield and how today’s city centre has been shaped by those fateful nights over 80 years ago.
Accompanying exhibits & activities
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22nd Sep 12:00pmOff the Shelf: Brown Hares in the Derbyshire Dales – an illustrated talk with Christine Gregory
Off the Shelf: Festival of Words presents a special series of talks, featuring inspiring writers from across the region -
21st Sep 12:00pmOff the Shelf: Dig Where You Stand – Archival Justice with Désirée Reynolds
Off the Shelf: Festival of Words presents a special series of talks, featuring inspiring writers from across the region -
19th Sep 12:00pmOff the Shelf: New Poetry Voices with Silé Sibanda and Danae Wellington
Off the Shelf: Festival of Words presents a special series of talks, featuring inspiring writers from across the region -
21st Sep 1:00pmOff the Shelf: Sheffield Authors Showcase with
Off the Shelf: Festival of Words presents a special series of talks, featuring inspiring writers from across the region
Russ Thomas and Holly Williams