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Castle Ale!
You can now try “Castle Ale” at selected pubs in Sheffield – several of our committee tried it out but have yet to recover sufficiently
FOSC on Radio Sheffield
Our chair Martin Gorman was interviewed by Vic McGlynn yesterday on Radio Sheffield, the interview is available online for the next 28 days at this
Castlegate Office Block/Tower
As you may have seen in the local press, we are pleased to report that the Council has decided to press on with demolition of
Happy Christmas from all at FOSC
Festive greetings to all our members and anyone with interest in and affection for our wonderful Castle. Please remember to rejoin for next year, your
Castlegate tower block
The Management Committee of the Friends of Sheffield Castle wish to express their disappointment with the 20th Century Society move to retain the Castlegate tower
More photos!
The inestimable nightcaller has posted more images from inside the castle. It’s a shame we can not get similar access by lawful means!
Under the Market
Using slightly covert means, someone called “Nightcaller” has been taking photos inside the Markets and found their way under the floors, where these two impressive
HLF bid fails
You may have seen in the Sheffield Telegraph and The Star this week, that the Council has been unsuccessful in its bid for funding through
Haymarket in 1921
A great photo (courtesy of English Heritage) clearly shows the layout of the Market area in 1921.
Castle Surrender – more pics
Some more images sent in by Marie Gilman from our reenactment of the surrender of Sheffield Castle.
Article in the Star
The Sheffield Star ran a feature on the castle recently, you can read the online version here. Let’s hope the site will look a little