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Notes & Queries
Short passages like this really help us to build a clearer picture of how the site has changed over the years. “During demolition of an
Report from the University
The ARCUS (Archaeological Research and Consultancy at the University of Sheffield) Report 669b(1) was prepared by Michael McCoy and Mark Stenton, with illustrations by Marcus
Children Can Create Castles
Anita Hamlin from Museums Sheffield send us this nice photo of a recent craft session for children (click for an enlarged view). She says; “Well.
FOSC AGM 2014
Our inaugural AGM was attended by around 40 people, who listened to a talk by Mr Simon Ogden (SCC) on the Sheffield Castle investigation by
FOSC AGM
The Friends Of Sheffield Castle Annual General Meeting Will be held on Thursday 17th April at 6.30 in the Royal Victoria Hotel/Holiday Inn. We hope
A poem about the Castle
The Castle Awakes There is no sound above me now I am quite alone But I cannot feel a sadness I have a heart of
Exchange Place Studios
Yorkshire Arts Space are opening artist studios in the former SYPTE offices on Exchange Street. This is a brilliant move, which preserves an impressive building
Castlegate 1972
1972 was the last date that a fragment of the castle remained clearly visible above ground to all passers-by, although for entirely understandable reasons, very
Time Travellers see castle artefacts
The Time Travellers visited Bishop’s House recently, where Ken Dash talked about its structure and history as well as some of the curious aspects of
The Alexandra
Enjoy this fabulous photo of the Alexandra pub courtesy of Ian Michael Spooner. Thankfully, this fine building will survive the imminent demolition 😉
Castle Hill Market in 1937
The landscape in this photo from 1937 clearly shows the profile of the buildings.