SHEFFIELD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 10th – 13th SEPTEMBER 2015

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Welcome to Sheffield Heritage Open DaysSept 10–13 2015

Disclaimer: While care has been taken with this leaflet, Sheffield Civic Trust cannot accept responsibility for errors and omissions.

Our thanks for photographic work to: Kate Cooper: www.katecooperphotography.com.

This is the 21st Year of Heritage Open Days in the UK. All over the country buildings and places rarely open to the public, will open free of charge, often entirely through the work of volunteers, to share walks, talks, exhibitions, refreshments and enthusiasm.

Here is Sheffield’s amazing programme for 2015. As you will see many Sheffield groups, are inviting you to meet them to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about our city’s heritage. The Trust thanks them all on your behalf.

PLEASE NOTE information is subject to change and the FULL details of directions, access, refreshments, age restrictions etc. can only be found online. This booklet ONLY contains brief details of all 54 official participants- the dates and times when they are open, and also information about booking requirements.

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Go online for full details and to Design Your Day Sheffield events day-by-day: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory OR

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Sheffield HODs. map: www.sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk/hod

Sheffield Civic Trust is a membership charity which champions all good design and aims to stimulate public debate about the quality of design of buildings and public spaces in this City. www.sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk

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Aston, William Layne Reading RoomS26 2ANDisplay of local history documents, maps and photographs. Browse our local albums, chronicling both the history of this community & lives of local servicemen in 2 World Wars.Fri 1800-2000; Sat 1000-1600booking not required

BBC Radio SheffieldS1 4RSMeet journalists & producers to sample our technology & learn how programmes are made, try reading a news bulletin, watch live radio on-air. Not suitable for under 12s. Sat & Sun 1000-1700Bruce Funnell 0114 273 1177 radio.sheffield@bbc.co.uk booking essential

Beauchief AbbeyS8 0ELUsed for services since 1170 to current times. Beautiful parkland, Abbey dedicated to Thomas a Becket. Soak up history of Medieval tower, tranquil Chapel & 17C box pews & remains of monastic cloisters.Thurs-Sat 1100-1600, Sun 1300-1600booking not required

Bishop’s HouseS8 9BEFriends of Bishop’s House welcome you to charming Tudor timber-frame house & small museum. Trails for children to enjoy.Sat, Sun 1000-1600booking not required

Broomhall Centre: Exhibition and Book LaunchS10 2FDLearn about our vibrant community and surrounding historic area gathered through the Our Broomhall Heritage Project.Sat 1300-1600 Discovery trail 1430May Seo 7761015386 ourbroomhall@gmail.combooking preferred

Cementation Furnace TourS3 7BDCurator - led tour of only complete undamaged Cementation Furnance left in Britain! Grade 2 listed, built 1848 by local steel firm & operated throughout 2nd World War until 1951. No children under 5 years.Thurs 1100 & 1400Events & Mrkting 0114 2010610events@simt.co.uk booking preferred

Christ Church Pitsmoor & VicarageS3 9AQFine early Victorian church built 1851. Browse our registers of births, marriages & deaths. Contemplate our WW1 memorial – remembering 300 lost local Pitsmoor folk. Rare chance to see our Georgian vicarage.Sat 1400-1700

Crookes “Bustle Walk”Crookes Rd, S10Discover role Sheffield played in fashion dress phenomenon – the bustle. Ladies in traditionally made bustles lead walk, sharing both story of Crookes in Victorian times & history of the bustle.Sat - 1000 & 1400Anne 07942 967463 www.eventbrite.combooking essential

Cupola Contemporary Art GalleryS6 1TDOpen daily to visitors to enjoy building, sculpture garden & fountains and learn history of significant contemporary art gallery. Children activities. Also 2 tours of premises each day.Thurs-Sat 1000-1800 Tours 1100&1500 each dayKaren Sherwood 0114 2852665 karen@cupolagallery.com booking preferred

Curzon CinemaS1 2PFCome and explore our impressive Grade 2 listed premises, formerly part of The Sheffield Banking Corporation. Book a tour which includes the old bank vaults & our state of the art projection equipmentThurs-Sat 0900-1200 Tours on the hourGrace Clarke 0114 3411405 manager.sheffield@curzon.com booking essential

The Cutler’s Hall, SheffieldS1 1HGCompany of Cutlers in Hallamshire (since 1638). Explore the Hall (Grade 2 listed building) & our unique collection of beautiful silverware spanning each year from 1773-2014.Sat 1000-1600 Sat - various timesbooking not required

The Electric WorksS1 2BJOpened 2009 - come & explore our famous building. Cutting-edge modern office space with huge indoor helter-skelter! Home to creative companies, animators, film-makersSun 1100-1500Tours every half hour booking not required

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Freeman College, Merlin Theatre TourS11 9AHEnjoy tour of Merlin theatre now refurbished by Freeman College & generous charitable support after serious flood damage. Neighbourhood resource & showcase for students of Brantwood Specialist SchoolTour Sat 1100booking not required (but 30 max)

Freeman College, Ruskin Mill TrustS1 2NGSpecialist College, curriculum combines practical skills & therapeutic education in 19C Sterling Works. Expert-led tour of manufacturing facilities. Crafts demonstrated. Try spoon-forging! Children welcomeSat 1100-1600 (Admission talk 1130)Tours Sat 1100,1230 & 1400booking not required (but 20 max)

Grenoside Reading RoomS35 8QUGrade 2 listed, former Schoolroom built 18 Century, restored as Heritage centre for community. Enjoy our exhibition and artifacts “The History of Health in Grenoside and District”.Thurs 1000-1600, Fri 1300-1600, Sat 1000-1500, Sun 1300-1600 Thurs 1930 (Talk)

Horn Handle Works ‘From 1897 to the Present Day’S11 8BUTour the Works and view display of horn handles on loan from Hawley Collection. Discover history of Little Sheffield & transformation into Regather Works, still grounded in tradition of Little MestersTour Sat 1100-1300booking not required

Kelham Island Museum ‘Behind the scenes at Hawley Tool Collection’S3 8RYTour accesses 3 areas of Collection not usually open to public,from largest Saw collection in world, precision measurement instruments made in Sheffield, & mystery objects! NB. Not suitable for children under 12Sun 1100-1255 & 1330-1500Judith Smith 0114 2010770 enquiries@hawleytoolcollection.combooking essential

Madina MosqueS8 0ZUGuided tours explaining architectural features & daily use for prayers, children’s education, Eid & funerals. Opportunity to experience prayers. All questions welcome.Sun 1100-1500booking not required

Nether Edge Local History Group WalkS7 1PEWalk around parts of Nether Edge looking at cultural history of area. Involves discussing buildings & houses that were homes of artists, authors and musicians who lived in the area.Fri 1330booking not required

Park Hill EstateS2 5PYExhibition & Presentations at Community Centre & 2 Tours of Estate. Park Hill is largest Grade 2 listed building in UK (1000 council house units). Learn about refurbishment & vision for future.Thurs 1000-1500 Tours 1030-1200 & 1300-1500booking not required (but 20 max)

Portland WorksS2 4SJSuccessful community-financed renovation project, bought in 2013. See our impressive building with historic cutlery workshops where first stainless steel knives made. Learn about progress of renovation and our current creative workshop tenants.Fri 1700-1900 Sat 1000-1200booking not required

Psalter Lane “Who lived on Psalter Lane in Sheffield?”S11 8FTSharrow Head to Brincliffe. Join us for walk along this ancient ‘salt road’ to the Pennines & learn about the history of houses and folk who lived in them. Not suitable for under-15sSun 1030 -1230booking not required

Remember when planning your day, please check online for details. See page 2 of this booklet.

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Sheffield Assay Office ‘The history and work of Sheffield Assay Office’S6 2ANJoin us for an interesting illustrated talk about history and work of the Sheffield Assay Office, inc. the Sheffield hallmark & our analytical services, & take a tour of the facilities. Event not suitable for children under 14.Fri 1000 - 1230Emma Paragreen 0114 2312121 paragreene@assayoffice.co.uk booking essential

Sheffield Cathedral (CofE) ‘Traditional Sheffield Past and Present’S1 1HACostumed heritage day. Family fun. Medieval tournament, music, dance, falconry, working craftspeople . Bell Tower tour, ring those bells! Chapter House tour, stained glass tells story of SheffieldSat 1100-1600booking not required

Sheffield Cathedral Church of St Marie RCS1 2JB4 Amazing Days-Join us to celebrate our 165th anniversary. Discover our fascinating history, stories and treasures – ‘Hidden Gems’ Tour, organ demonstration, family trails, craft activities, dressing boxes, talks, exhibitions, tours & more!Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 1000-1800 Thurs 1530-1630 (Recital), Sat 1430-1530 ‘Hidden Gems (max 20)booking not required

Sheffield Cathedral Church of St Marie (RC) ‘165 Years in the Heart of Sheffield’S1 2PAFascinating talk about 165 years of ‘St Marie’s Church in Sheffield’ by author Deacon Bill Burleigh at Houlden Hall, Norfolk Row, S1. “Secret origins to thriving present day.”Fri 1530

Sheffield Cathedral Church of St Marie (RC) Printing PatternsFree family fun Saturday designing and making your own stamps to create prints/patterns inspired by art and design features of Cathedral. Workshop by Sheffield artist Kim Bevan.Sat 1330-1600booking preferredwhatson@stmariecathedral.org

Sheffield Centre ‘A Look at Sheffield’s Victorian City Centre’S1 2HHFascinating guided walk around heart of Sheffield led by Valerie Bayliss of Victorian Society. Discover the buildings which remain from the city’s development in 19 Century. Event not suitable for children under 14.Sun 1030-1230booking essential (max 25 per tour)Valerie Bayliss 0114 230 7693 v.bayliss@btinternet.com

Sheffield City Hall 1930s Tea Dance & Vintage FairS1 2JAEnjoy vintage fair in foyer. Join us for a 1930s Tea Dance in our beautiful art deco room OR join a tour to glimpse behind the scenes at the City Hall.Sat 1100 – 16000114 2 789 789 info@sheffieldcityhall.co.ukbooking required (max 30 per tour)

Sheffield Friday Night Ride (start at Sheffield Tap)S1 2BPHave fun on Friday night ride - setting out from Sheffield Tap on a cycle ride to some of this year’s venues to celebrate Heritage Open Days.N.B. Check all rules of ride at www.sfnr.org.uk/rules-of-the-sheffield-fnrFri 1830-2200no booking required - check ride rules online

Sheffield General CemeteryS11 8NTVictorian cemetery beautiful green setting. ‘Meet’ famous forebears or victims of poisoning, on our history tours, join popular Geology Walk, Chapel restoration on view for 1st time, family nature trails & craft activitiesSun 1200-1600no booking required

Sheffield Manor LodgeS2 1UJTudor Manor lodge in urban meadow setting. Meet historic characters eg. Bess of Hardwick & famous prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots. Children activities on theme of famous ‘Talbot’ hounds & charity Dog Show (dogs welcome for today only!)Sun 1100-1600 Tours Sun 1130, 1300 & 1430no booking required (but max 25 per tour)

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Sheffield Pub Heritage Walk (start at Fagan’s)S1 4BSShort walking tour of some of CAMRA’s ‘Yorkshire’s Real Heritage Pubs’ with author Dave Pickersgill, starting at Fagans. Not suitable for under-18s.Sun 1400-1530Dave Pickersgill https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-heritage-pub-walk-tickets-17422980604booking essential

Sheffield TapS1 2BPSheffield Station Edwardian waiting/dining rooms, refurbished, original features, now pub & microbrewery. Share your memories with us. Talks & tours daily - details on fb or http://www.sheffieldtap.com/. Celebration ‘HODs’ beerThurs 1100 - 2300, Fri & Sat 1100 - 0000, Sun 1100 - 2300Tour details see http://www.sheffieldtap.comno booking required (but 12 max)

Sheffield Town HallS1 2HHOpen on Sunday for tours of this Grade one listed building including the Reception Suite and Council ChamberSun 1000 - 1600no booking required (but max 20 per tour)

Shepherd Wheel WorkshopS11 2YEDating back to 1500s, still operating until 1930s, see restored waterwheel & machinery in action & hear story of lives of Sheffield knifegrinders beside the River PorterSat 1100 - 1500 Sun 1100 - 1500no booking required

St Catherine of Siena ChurchS13 8NAVisit acclaimed 20C Church by architect, Basil Spence (designer of Coventry Cathedral) Also large figure of Christ on bell tower by sculptor Ronald Pope.Thurs 1000 - 1330 Fri 1000 - 1330

St Cuthbert’s ChurchS5 6UJDiscover Church’s history and admire stained glass by A. J.Davies, one of finest stained glass artists of the Arts & Crafts period in Britain. Share excitement of visit from Bishop of Durham to speak about St CuthbertSat 1000-1600 Bishop’s Talk 1100no booking required

St James’ NortonS8 8JQDating from 12Century, beautiful church in lovely setting. Church has connections with sculptor, Sir Francis Chantrey. Restoration work in mediaeval nave in progress.Sat 1100-1500 Sun 1145-1500

St John the Evangelist Church, HoylandswaineS36 7JQSmall, peaceful, Victorian Church. Helpers on hand to explain recently uncovered and restored mural by John Roddam Spencer Stanhope of Cawthorne and stained glass by Burne-Jones, manufactured by William MorrisFri 1100-1600 Sun 1200-1600

St. Leonard’s Church, DinningtonS25 2PLAttractive 18C Church with wonderful glass & wood ‘Miners Memorial Screen’ dedicated to miners who lost their lives in local pits. Display of Community memories, artefacts and photos of 2nd WW and VE Day. Sat 0930-1400 Sun 1045-1300

St Mary’s Church, WalkleyS6 3RXVisitors can wander in to the church, explore the interior and view a display about the church history. Refreshments will also be available Sat 1000-1300

St Nicholas Church, High Bradfield ‘Every Picture Tells A Story’S6 6LGBeautiful 15C building commended by Simon Jenkins, set in stunning Sheffield Peak District. Fascinating, mainly 19C, stained glass with 2 guided tours, and medieval woodcarving.Sat 1030-1600 Tours Sat 1100, 1400 & 1500no booking required

St Nicholas Church, Local History WalksS6 6LGGuided walks looking at old buildings and Norman Motte & Bailey, and Castle Hills. Meet at church gates for the walks which last about 1 hour eachSat 1030 & 1330Malcolm Nunn 0114 2337463 hdbpt@hotmail.co.ukbooking essential

St Paul’s Church, Parson CrossS5 9JHDiscover St Paul’s - opened January 1959 and Grade 2 listed is regarded as one of Basil Spence’s finest small churches.Fri 1100 - 1600

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Tapton HallS10 3BUElegant Victorian building built by Edward Vickers. The ‘Tapton Experience’ - guided tour - history of Tapton site over 3 centuries, from Shore Family (related to Florence Nightingale), through Vickers’ steel and Wilson’s snuff to present day.Fri between 1100-1500Heather Holiday 0114 2660051 heather.holiday@sheffieldmasonic.co.ukbooking essential (max 20 per tour)

Theatre in Sheffield ‘A Pocket History of Sheffield Theatre Walk and Talk’S1 1DAFascinating guided tour to sites of former City centre theatres inc Assembly Rooms & Surrey St Music Hall to 20C Lyceum, Montgomery etc. Tales of architects, actors & stars. Not suitable for under-12sSat 1200Roy Rogers 0114 2683697 Royrogsheffield@aol.combooking preferred (max 18 per tour)

Trinity Church (URC) ‘Cliff Face or Bunker? A Sheffield Church’S11 8TGControversial church building by Sheffield architect, Jenkinson. Explore for yourself & learn more about concealed, older, Edwardian parts & the dignity of interior. Talk by Clyde Binfield, Emeritus History Prof, Sheffield Uni,14.00pmSat 1000-1700 Talk 1400no booking required

Underbank Unitarian Chapel & SchoolroomS6 6APFine example 18C. non-conformist chapel, overlooking glorious Loxley Valley. Connections with Coleridge. Exhibition re 200 Anniversary of Sunday School,display re ‘Underbankers’ who fought in WW1, local poetry, activities for children.Sat 1200-1600 Sun 1400-1600

University of Sheffield – Turner Glass MuseumS1 3JDVisit newly refurbished Turner Glass Museum in Centenary Year of Founding of Dept. of Glass Technology, glass artifacts include glass fibre wedding dress. (Glassblowing in Dept. Foundry tbc but no children under 10)Fri 1000-1600; Tours Fri 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500 & 1600booking essential via website (max 20 per tour)

Upper ChapelS1 2JDImpressive city centre Chapel, built 1700, Henry Holliday stained glass, magnificent organ & attractive ceiling. Also Channing Hall ornate spiral staircase, walls covered with painted bricks & ornate wooden pitched roof.Fri 1100 -1500 Sat 1100-1500no booking required

Upper Wincobank Chapel & Iron Age HillfortS5 6BBVictorian non-denom. Chapel/school founded by 2 inspiring women. Still in use. See archives & oral history films. Victorian gadget collection – children can imagine Victorian life. Guided walk to Iron Age Hillfort thro’ ancient woods.Sat 1000-1600 Sat 1130, 1330 & 1500 (Walks)no booking required (but max 20 per tour)

Walkley Cemetery “Art and Industry” - Guided Tours of Walkley CemeteryS6 5DU2 leisuredly walks to learn stories of the buried; rich and poor, footballer, refugee, priest etc. Learn of links with St George’s Museum Walkley, founded John Ruskin, & influence of both on local community. Not suitable for under-8sSun 1400 & 1600no booking required

Walkley Community CentreS6 3TGDiscover this Art Nouveau building in daily use by community. Grnd flr:Wooden dance floor, 1st flr: billiard hall (4 full-size tables), restored stained glass, Appleyard Room. Local history project ongoing, ‘Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars’Fri 1400 - 2000

Wardsend Cemetery: “A Fatal Attraction”S6 2 ETCome & learn about 130 years of history of cemetery, & beautiful flora and fauna. Fascinating facts about ‘residents’, the spiritual side, atmosphere, and the preservation of this important place. Not suitable for under-10s.Sat 1030 - 1200 Sun 1030 - 1200

Remember when planning your day, please check online for details. See page 2 of this booklet.