SHEFFIELD HERITAGE OPEN DAYS8th – 11thSEPTEMBER 2016

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Welcome to Sheffield Heritage Open DaysSept 8–11 2016

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

Every September volunteers take part in Heritage Open Days (HODs).

All across England events are organised to celebrate history, architecture and culture;to provide an opportunity to see hidden places, hear intriguing stories, savour new experiences, all FREE to explore.

In Sheffield our volunteers are hosting 85 events. They will share their pride and knowledge with you. We thank them all. Make sure you join them, discover something new, and share their pride in this city.

Sheffield Civic Trust (SCT) is proud to be the local Co-ordinator of this important annual event which this year will be launched by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Denise Fox. We also want to register our enormous thanks to the Sheffield Town Trust, whose financial support has allowed us to produce a much larger quantity of booklets this year.

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

@SheffCivicTrust @sheffield_hods @VisitSheffield

https://www.facebook.com/sheffieldheritageopendays/

Welcome to Sheffield Heritage Open Days Sept 08-11 2016.

Every September volunteers take part in Heritage Open Days (HODs).All across England events are organised to celebrate history, architecture and culture; to provide an opportunity to see hidden places, hear intriguing stories, savour new experiences, all FREE to explore. In Sheffield our volunteers are hosting 85 events. They will share their pride and knowledge with you. We thank them all. Make sure you join them, discover something new, and share their pride in this city. Sheffield Civic Trust (SCT) is proud to be the local Co-ordinator of this important annual event which this year will be launched by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Denise Fox. We also want to register our enormous thanks to the Sheffield Town Trust, whose financial support has allowed us to produce a much larger quantity of booklets this year.

NB. CHECK ALL VENUE DETAILS ONLINE When you decide to visit a venue, you MUST check the full details online because:

to keep this booklet short, it contains brief details only. A detailed description of venue, access, age restrictions, refreshments etc appears on national website.

Details may alter at any time up to the start of HODs. all entries are subject to alteration, and may be altered after this goes to print.

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-archSheffield

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

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   Sheffield Town Trust Many thanks to Maddy Bell for the cover photography and to Wentworth Pewter for use of their photographs ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Disclaimer: While care has been taken with this leaflet, Sheffield Civic Trust cannot accept responsibility for errors and omissions

Plan your visits::https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-searchSheffield

(Information also at http://sheffieldcivictrust.org.uk/hod/ or http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit)

Many thanks to Maddy Bell, Scott Hukins, Manor Lodge and Richard Abdy of Wentworth Pewter for allowing us to use their photographs on the cover.

N.B. CHECK EVERY VENUE ONLINE at:https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-searchfor much fuller details, more information about booking, access, refreshments etc, and any recent alterations to dates & times.

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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet: Waterwheel Restoration TalkS7 2QWFascinating talk about restored waterwheels. Enjoy a view of the Tilt Shop and Grinding Hull. Unsuitable for children under 12.Talks Thurs 1100 & 1400Booking requiredEvents & Marketing 0114 2010610events@simt.co.uk www.simt.co.uk/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet

Abbeydale Picture HouseS7 1FSPicture house opened in 1920: Tour by Mike Higginbottom explaining both history and revival project. Activities for children.Unsuitable for under-3sTours Sat 1100,1300,1500Booking not required (max 25 per tour)www.abbeydalepicturehouse.com

Aizlewood’s Mill Tour, Nursery StS3 8GGVisit amazing converted Victorian flour mill now used for start-up companies. See early ‘paternoster’ lift (scary) and original features of mill.Not suitable for under-16s.Tours Fri 1000-1500 Fri 1000-1500 (hourly)Booking required (max 6 per tour)Catherine Beatty 0114 282 3123 reception@aizlewoodsmill.com www.aizlewoodsmill.com/

All Saints Church, Aston, Open DayS26 2EEEnjoy stunning views of three counties from top of tower and display of church vestments and silver. Cream teas.Sat 1430-1630Booking not required (but max 6 per tour)

BBC Radio SheffieldS1 4RSMeet newsroom staff and tour studios - behind the scenes at Radio Sheffield. Not suitable for under-12sTours Sat & Sun 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600Booking required (max 20 per tour)Bruce 0114 273 1177radio.sheffield@bbc.co.uk

Beauchief AbbeyS8 0ELAbbey dedicated to Thomas a Becket, seat of worship from 1170 to present. Stunning parkland. Soak up history in tranquil chapel, box pews, remains of monastic cloisters.Fri 1100-1600, Sat 1100-1600, Sun 1300-1600Booking not requiredhttp://www.beauchiefabbey.org.uk/

Heritage Open Days Bellringing Challenge 2016

SPECIAL BELLRINGING EVENT Thursday September 8thSheffield Town Bells, Millennium Gallery, S1 2PP 16.15-16.45pmSt James Church, Norton, S8 8GZ 18.00-19.00pm St John’s Church, Ranmoor, S10 3GX 18.00-19.00pmSt Marie’s Cathedral, S1 2PA 18.00-19.00pmListen to the experts!! Opening Day Celebration

‘HODS Bellringing Challenge 2016 to ring our bells and open our belltowers’.Sheffield and South Yorkshire Belltowers will be opening and you can watch, and learn, meet the ringers and try your hand at bellringing throughout Sheffield Heritage Open Days. Look for the bellringing symbol.

Look for this symbol in the booklet

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/news-desk/news/bell-tower-challenge-has-nice-ring-to-it

Look for this symbol in the booklet

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Bishops’ HouseS8 9JEOutstanding timber-framed building, dating from 15C. Fascinating home of scythemaking family, the Blythes. View decorations preserved from Sheffield Castle. Join tour to learn about this gem of building. Not suitable for under-5sSat & Sun 1000-1600Booking not required (max 16 per tour)www.bishopshouse.org.uk

Collegiate Campus, Hallam University, ‘Walking History’S10 2BPLearn about 200 year history of this historic site and many changing uses, from boys’ school, through wartime hospital, to present dayTours Thurs 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400Booking required (max 15 per tour)Helen Shepherd 0114 225 3873https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/futurespaces/events/a-walking-history-of-collegiate-campus/

Crookes: ‘Bustle Walk’S10Three ladies wearing bustles lead walk round historic Crookes, followed by chance to examine dresses and learn about Sheffield’s role in this fashion phenomenon. Not suitable for under-4sTours Sun 1300 & 1530Booking not required (but max 20 per tour)www.crookesforum.org

Cupola Contemporary Art GalleryS6 1TD25th Anniversary of the Gallery. Enjoy tour of the building and outside, and hear talk about its evolution. Activities on hand for young visitors. Cake!Fri, Sat 1400-1500Booking not required (but max 6 per tour)http://www.cupolagallery.com/

Curzon Cinema, SheffieldS1 2PFExplore impressive Grade 2 listed Georgian building, learn its history, visit the old bank vaults below, and hear about modern film projection facilities as wellTours Thurs-Sun 0900, 0930, 1000 & 1030Booking required (max 10 per tour)Grace Clarkemanager.sheffield@curzon.comwww.curzon.com

The Cutlers’ Hall, SheffieldS1 1HGTour the imposing rooms of this Grade 2* listed building and admire pictures, and display of Sheffield cutlery and outstanding hallmarked silverSat 1000-1600Booking not requiredwww.cutlers-hallamshire.org.uk/

The Diamond. The University of SheffieldS3 7RDTour new Sheffield University Engineering ‘smart’ building with aluminium diamond shaped facade. Tours of building and labs will include Aerospace Simulation, Robotics & Virtual Reality. Unsuitable under-14sFri 1000-1600Check website for tour detailsBooking required (max 12 per tour)Jeanette Peat 0114 222 1030j.peat@sheffield.ac.uk http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/whatson/heritageopenday

Drainspotting tour, Walkley: Guide to Sheffield pavement featuresS6 3TDLook down! Walk from Walkley Library to Broomhill looking at Sheffield’s historic and unique pavement features with Calvin Payne. Conclude with Q&A at local cafe.Tours Thurs-Sun 1300-1430Booking not required (but max 25 per tour)

The Electric WorksS1 2BJOpened 2009: cutting-edge modern office building, stunning decor, home to Sheffield creatives - animators, games developers - enjoy thrills of indoor helter-skelter! (ht. min. 1.1metres)Sun 1100-1500Sun: Tours half-hourly from 1100-1430Booking not requiredelectric-works.net/

Freeman College, Ruskin Mill TrustS1 2NGVisit college for students with complex learning needs housed in 19C Sterling Works, using heritage workshops. Admissions Presentation 1130am. Expert-led tour of resources in adjoining Butcher Works Sat 1100-1600 Tours Sat 1100, 1230 & 1400Booking not required (but 20 max per tour)http://www.academyofmakers.co.uk/ www.rmt.org

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Grenoside Reading RoomS35 8QUCharming restored former Schoolroom, built 1789. Exhibition by local History Group ‘Notable people of Grenoside and District’ and books on local history. 7.30, Thurs. Talk ‘Grenoside Steel - A Village Industry’ Helen Jackson.Thurs 1000-1600 & 1900-2130, Fri 1300-1600, Sat 1000-1600,Sun 1000-1600Booking not requiredhttp://www.grenosidereadingroom.co.uk/

Gripple Ltd: Tour of the Old West Gun worksS4 7UQTour of award-winning Works. Talk on links between old Sheffield manufacturing and changes seen to current timesFri 1500Booking required (max 20)Gordon Macrae g.macrae@gripple.com

The Herdings’ Cruck Barn: Reach Community and Heritage CentreS14 1TDOriginally an old farmhouse, 2nd oldest building in City, built on Saxon foundations. View original cruck frame and stone fireplace. Display of old maps and other historic informationSat 1100-1600Booking not requiredwww.reachsouthsheffield.org.uk

Hill Top Chapel, Attercliffe, Open DayS9 2AD17C Gothic Chapel, built 1629, resting place of Benjamin Huntsman & casualties of English Civil War. 400 year-old Sherwood Forest beams and stained glass. Plans of preservation project on handSun 1000-2000Booking not requiredsheffieldpres.org.uk/about-us/hill-top-chapel

Holy Trinity (New Testament Church of God)S3 8GTBuilt by River Don, using Wadsley gritstone this plain early-English church consecrated 1848 for the dense population of the Wicker. Flower festival & Gospel musicFri 1000-1500Booking not required

Horn Handle Works - ‘Past, Present & Future - From Horn Handle Works to Regather Works’S11 8BUArrive early to explore Grade 2 listed works - in particular loaned items from famous Hawley Collection. From 19.30pm live music curated by Folk Forest with stunning moving image backdrop. Not suitable for children under 14Sat 1800-lateBooking recommended (max 75 people)https://regather.yapsody.com/event/index/46248/past-present-future

Kelham Island Museum: ‘Behind the Scenes at Hawley Tool Collection’S3 8RYTour accesses main area - opportunity to handle mystery objects! Also practical session on conservation techniques. Also demonstration of Sheffield saws, not suitable for under-12sTours Sun 1100-1255 & 1330-1500Booking required (max 18 per tour)Judith Smith or Volunteer Curator0114 2010770 enquiries@hawleycollection.comhawleytoolcollection.com

Knowle Top Chapel, StanningtonS6 6BJShare in celebration of this chapel and its place in the Stannington community. See its history exhibition, family history research, activities of local groups, & handbell ringing.Fri 1330-1800, Sat 1000-16.30, Sun 1100-1630Booking not required

Meersbrook Hall: ‘Ruskin, Whit Sings & the Park’S8 9FLTours of 18C Hall, once home to Ruskin Museum, and Walled garden. Meet local craftspeople and hear exciting plans for restoration and community useSun 1200-1600 Tours Sun 1230,1330,1530 (hall); Sun 1400 & 1500 (garden)Booking required ON DAY (max 30 per tour)www.facebook.com/meersbrookhall/;www.ruskininsheffield.com/2016-events/4591460330

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

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Montgomery Theatre: ‘My Montgomery’S1 2LGTours and interactive workshops to find out about history of theatre building and life of James Montgomery, journalist & poet. Share your memories, see our archives. Not suitable under-4s. Note access issues.Sat 1000-1500Booking not required (max 10 per tour)themontgomery.org.uk/

National Emergency Services Museum: 9/11 ‘Never Forget Exhibition’S3 8PTMemorable exhibition about chilling events of 9/11 (September 11th 2001). Stories from serving officers and lasting effects on Emergency Services worldwide Thurs-Sun 1000-1600Booking not requiredhttp://www.emergencymuseum.org.uk/

Nether Edge Local History Group WalkS7 1PEFascinating walk around historic buildings in Nether Edge including the Grammar School, the Workhouse and Meadowbank Avenue.Thurs 1030-1330Booking not requiredhttp://www.netheredge.org.uk/

Norfolk Heritage Trail Guided WalkS2 1UHStarts Manor Lodge, walk guided by expert David Templeman, ending at Cathedral. Mostly downhill, taking in Cholera Memorial, site Sheffield Castle and much more. Not suitable for under-16sSat 1030-1330Booking required (max 20 on this tour)David Templeman 01246 415497

North Chapel, Burngreave Cemetery: ‘A Zeppelin Over Sheffield’S3 9DNExhibition, including 11 foot Zeppelin model, accounts of first responders & videos of history of WW1. Sunday- guided walk to visit graves of those killed by Zeppelin in September 1916Thurs, Fri, Sat : 1100-1500Sun 1300 (guided walk)Booking not required (max 50 per tour)http://www.friendsofburngreavecemetery.btck.co.uk/

Old Wadsley Village: A Wander roundS6 4BLMeet Rural Lane Carpark. Enjoy leisurely morning walk (3 hours) around old buildings in former village of Wadsley, now suburb of this City.Sat 1000-1300Booking not required

Oriel House (Broomhill Library), & the ‘Percy Cane’ GardenS10 5BRFormer home of industrialist Arthur S Lee. Roam the house which houses the library, explore the garden, laid out by Percy Cane, consider and discuss the plans for future community use of both.Thurs 1100-1300, Fri 1100-1500, Sat 1100-1500Thurs & Sat - Talks & Tours - full details onlineBooking not required (max 10 per tour)

Portland WorksS2 4SJSince 2013 run by community group, workshops used by craftspeople & artists. Still has working forge and many metalworkers. Now hosts bike maker, craft gin distiller, and others. Learn latest developmentsSat 1000-1400Booking not requiredportlandworks.co.uk/events/

River Don: Blue Loop Heritage/Wildlife WalkS3 8SA River Don walk. Learn about architecture, changing character of waterway and enjoy the wildlife of the areaSat 1200-1600 Sat (Talk & Tour)1200 & (Talk & Tour)1430Booking not required (max 12 per tour)

S1 Artspace at Park Hill: Brutalist SheffieldS2 5QXBrutalist-themed tours of iconic Park Hill with NT and city tour of some Modernist gems. Will coincide with final weekend of ‘Brutalist Playground’, climbable installation by Assemble & Simon TerrillSat 1300-1400 & 1600-1700; Sun 1400-1530Booking required (max 15 per tour)Holly GrangeEvents@s1artspace.org http://www.s1artspace.orgbooking via Eventbrite

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

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Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA)S3 8JBGrade 2 listed building in the Wicker, built 1852, formerly the HQ of Samuel Osborn Steelworks, renovated over past 30 years by Afro-Caribbean community as Community centre. Experience that culture and delicious food.Fri 1100-1800Booking not required

Sheffield Cathedral (CofE) ‘Treasures Revealed’S1 1HASee our robes, join treasure trail, dressing up, brass rubbing, send WW1 postcard, follow stories of effect of Somme battle on Sheffield, visit Chapter House and belltower, and try your hand at ringing!Sat 1100-1600Booking ON DAY only:Belltower (max 8) Chapter House (max 30). 2 Talks. N.B. Full details onlinewww.sheffieldcathedral.org.uk

Sheffield Central Library: Heritage TourS1 1XZView iconic Art Deco library and learn history. Explore behind the scenes. Note restrictions due to confined spaces. Not suitable for under-12sFri 1400-1530, Sat 10.30-1200Booking required (max 15 per tour)Reference and Information Library 0114 273 4712information.library@sheffield.gov.ukhttp://www.sheffieldlibraries.eventbrite.co.uk/

Sheffield City Hall - ‘Women of Steel’ statue Q&A and Tours of buildingS1 2JAProgramme of events: Thurs-Talk with ‘Star’s’ Nancy Fielder & Sheffield’s Women of steel - reminiscing about wartime work and campaign for statue. Saturday-tours of building. Organ recital being plannedThurs, Fri & Sat 0930-1730 full details onlineM Smith www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Sheffield Football Heritage Walking TourS1 1DAWalking tour to major locations relating to this city’s unique football heritage. Sheffield FC (oldest club), Sheffield Rules (1858), first electric-lit night game, first inter-schools trophy and much moreSun 1400-1530Booking required (max 20 per tour)John Wilson j.p.wilson@sheffield.ac.uk

Sheffield FridayNightRide: ‘Zeppelin over Sheffield’S1 2BPRemembering WW1, 25th September 1916.Cycle route of 36 bombs which fell when Zeppelin raid on Sheffield. Learn more about those tragic events and 28 casualties. Under-16s must be accompanied by responsible adult.Fri 1830-2200Booking not required (max 50)but note safety rules www.sfnr.org.uk/

Sheffield General CemeteryS11 8NTBeautiful surroundings, geology walk, naturecraft, and themed tours: WW1, those who served; Sheffield notables like Firth & Cole; Mayhem! lurid stories of passion and murder; renovated chapel.Sun 1200-1600Booking not requiredhttp://gencem.org/

Sheffield Manor Lodge Open DayS2 1UJFamily open day at historic Tudor building where Mary Queen of Scots held captive. Explore, tour or follow app, meet costumed characters, enjoy lavender labyrinth, sandpit, dog show, lovely grounds.Sun 1100-1600 Tours Sun 1130, 1300, 1430Booking not required (max 25 per tour)sheffieldmanorlodge.org/

Sheffield Museums: Millennium Gallery: BellringingS1 2PPTo mark the start of Heritage Open Days and the national bellringing event on Thursday September 8th, the Sheffield bells made at River Don Works will be rungThurs 1615-1645Booking not requiredhttp://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/millennium-gallery/home

Sheffield Museums: Weston Park:‘New Displays - Talks &Tours’.S10 2TPTwo lunchtime Art talks by experts, and (Saturday) Gallery tours to see the new workshops(not suitable for under-14s). Learn about exciting redevelopment and new displays.Thurs 1300-1345 (Talk), Fri 1300-1345 (Talk)Sat 1100 & 1300Booking required: max 60; Tours - min age 14yrs, max 15 0114 278 2647 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/weston-park/home

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Sheffield: ‘A Civilised Place’, Guided City WalkS1 1HACivil Engineer leads City centre circular walk to understand evolution of city, focussing on construction of bridges, building & transport system, materials,design, applying science, using engineering principlesSat 1100Booking not required(max 30 per tour)www.ice.org.uk

Shepherd Wheel WorkshopS11 2YESee restored waterwheel & machinery in action in this lovely setting next to River Porter. Learn about the hard life of the knifegrinders who made Sheffield famous worldwideSat 1100-1500, Sun 1100-1500Booking not requiredwww.simt.co.uk/shepherd-wheel-workshop

St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church: Our New Creation WindowS11 8YLRefurbishment of building housing partnership of faith groups features wonderful window by Rona Moody. Come on short tour to enjoy its light and learn more about project & plansSat 1100-1600Booking not requiredwww.standrewspsalterlane.org.uk/about-us

St Catherine of Siena ChurchS13 8NAVisit 20C Church by architect, Basil Spence (acclaimed designer Coventry Cathedral & architect of St Paul’s Parson Cross,S5 9JH), Ronald Pope’s Sculpture of Catherine at foot of Cross on belltowerThurs & Fri, 1000-1300Booking not requiredwww.achurchnearyou.com

St Cuthbert’s Church, Fir ValeS5 6WLAdmire the history of this Church and in particular the outstanding stained glass of AJ Davies, Arts and Crafts MovementSat 1000-1400Booking not required (max 10 per tour)

Sheffield Pub Heritage WalkS1 4BSTour interesting Sheffield pubs on foot. Guided by Dave Pickersgill, member Sheffield CAMRA, learn about the beers, the history, the architecture - enjoyably. Not suitable for under-18sTours Fri 1400-1530, 1730-1900Booking required (max 15 per tour)www.sheffieldcamra.org.uk/

Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind Open DayS1 4DTLearn about history of the Society since founded 1860, the support given over the years to members, and what is available to members (some centenarians) and carers today.Sat 1000-1500 Tours Sat 1030, 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430Booking required (8 per tour)0114 272 2757hod@srsb.org.ukwww.srsb.org.uk

The Sheffield TapS12BPSheffield Station Edwardian waiting/dining room lovingly restored bar. Viewing includes sight of onsite micro-brewery. ‘Heritage Open Days’-themed beers! Historic photos & info about restorationThurs 1100-2300, Fri 1000-000,Sat 1000-000,Sun 1100-2300Booking not requiredwww.sheffieldtap.com

Sheffield Town HallS1 2HHImposing Grade 1 listed building. Tour this large Victorian building and see the Reception Suite and the Council ChamberSun 1000-1600Booking not required (max 20 per tour)www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/town-hall.html

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

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St James’s Church BellringersS8 8GZSpecial Event (see page 3) Thurs 1800-1900 Challenge 500 Bellringing events: meet the bellringers and try your hand at ringingSat & Sun 1400-1500Booking not required (max 10 per tour)

St James’s Church Open DaysS8 8JQLovely 15C church, minstrels gallery & bells,9-sided font, grave of Sir Francis Chantrey. Talk (Sat), colourful life of Sheffield engineers with Aussie connections, Curr familySat 1000-1200 & 1400-1700. also Sat 1500 (Talk), Sun 1400-1700Booking not requiredwww.stjamesnorton.org

St John the Baptist Church,PenistoneS36 6ARGrade 1 listed building, some parts more than 1000 yrs old. 500 yr-old belltower with 8 bells. Climb up to see the large clock and chime a bell at the bellringing demonstration. Not suitable under-5sTours Sun 1300,1400,1500Booking not required (max 10 per tour)http://www.penistonecofe.co.uk/

St John’s Church, RanmoorS10 3GXCaptivating Victorian church, outstanding marble reredos, exceptional stone carving. Strong musical tradition, separate belltower (open Thurs), imposing war memorial.Thurs 1800-1930, Sat 0900-1200, Sun 1600-1800Booking not requiredwww.stjohnschurchranmoor.org.uk

St John the Evangelist Church, HoylandswaineS36 7JQSmall tranquil Victorian, Grade 2 listed, church. Come and admire stained glass of Burne-Jones, made by William Morris, and stunning wall painting by John Roddam Spencer Stanhope of Cawthorne. Not suitable children under-3.Sun 1300-1600www.hoylandswaine.co.uk

St Leonard’s Church, Dinnington: Charles Kempe WindowsS25 2LXOpen Days focussing on 3 significant windows by noted Victorian, Charles Kempe. Enjoy the building, the wonderful ‘Miners Memorial Screen’ and pore over old Church registers of Kempe era.Thurs & Fri 1000-1130, Sat 1000-1400, Sun 1200-1300Booking not required

St Leonard’s Church, Wortley:Challenge 500 Tower Open DayS35 7DBOpen Day lovely church. Volunteers explain architecture, artifacts, & connections to Wharncliffe family. Belltower, 8 bells, clock room open. Hear ringing in belfry. Try your hand with expert tuitionSun 1100-1700Booking not requiredwww.wortleytower.org.ukwww.wortleychurch.org.uk

St Marie’s Cathedral,Norfolk RowS1 2PAAll welcome during Heritage Open Days. Enjoy the history, the tranquility, activities and trails for childrenThurs 0930-1130 & 1330-1700, Fri 0930-1130 & 1500-1700,Sat 0930-1200 & 1300-1630, Sun 1330-1730

Bell-ringing at St Marie’s CathedralS1 2PAJoining forces with Sheffield University Guild of Change Ringers (SUGCR) for Thusday’s bellringing event. No access to tower Thurs 1800-1900stmariecathedral.org

Bell-ringing DemonstrationsS1 2PAVisit the actual bellchamber. Watch a demonstration by SUGCR of bellringing art.Not suitable for under-8sSat 1100-1200 Tours Sat 1100, 1130Booking required (max 10 per tour)http://stmariecathedral.org/events/heritage-open-days-bell-ringing-demonstrations/

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

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St Marie’s Cathedral Tour: Around the WorldS1 2PAJoin us on a tour to discover how we connect with people and art from many countries. Not suitable for under-8sSat 1000-1100Booking required (max 20 per tour)http://stmariecathedral.org/events/heritage-open-days-tour-around-the-world-from-st-maries-cathedral/

‘The Stained-glass Windows’S1 2PATalk and tour fabulous stained glass (some by Pugin) with Deacon Bill BurleighFri 1730-1830Booking not requiredstmariecathedral.org/

St Marie’s Cathedral: Victorian PartyS1 2PAFamily fun party, music, games, costumes, cake, storytelling. All welcomeSat 1330-1630Booking not booking requiredstmariecathedral.org/

St Mark’s Church, BroomhillS10 2SEDiscover history of Church, rebuilt after bombing in 1940. Explore architecture of George Pace and stunning John Piper window. “One of UK’s top 10 Best Modern Churches” I spy trail for children in Stammers window.Sat 1000-1500Booking not requiredwww.stmarkssheffield.co.uk/

St Mary the Virgin, HandsworthS13 9BZFlower festival on theme of Handsworth’s long history: Spoken in Flowers. Impressive 12C Church repaired in Tudor times by the Earls of ShrewsburyThurs 1600-2000, Fri 1000-1600, Sat 1200-1600, Sun 1000-1600www.stmaryshandsworth.org.uk/

St Mary’s Church, EcclesfieldS35 9XYMarvel at Grade 1 listed church in perpendicular style, dates from 1478. Belltower has 10 bells, 2 dating from 17C. Fascinating graveyard, resting place Nelson’s chaplain. Learn about bellringing.Fri 1000-1200, Sat 1000-1500, Sun (services)Booking not requiredwww.stmarysecclesfield.com

St Marys Walkley: ‘Celebratingthe role of the Parish Church’S6 3RXVictorian Parish Church. Exhibition of history of Church. Memorial boards & records of Walkley fallen in two World Wars. Belltower open Sunday for ringing demonstrations.Sat 1000-1300, Sun 1200-1500Booking not requiredwww.stmaryswalkley.org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Wordsworth AvevueS5 9JHOpened Jan 1959, Grade 2* listed, regarded as one of Basil Spence’s finest small churches, east & west ends of Church built entirely of glass. Must see.Fri 1000-1600Booking not required

The Story of Our Women of Steel, Sheffield City HallS1 2JAWomen of Steel Event. Talk & Q&A, hosted by editor of Star, Nancy Fielder, to celebrate unveiling of statue remembering brave women, working in steelworks in WW2. Women themselves describe their work & conditions, and also the campaign for statue. Thurs 1030-1130Booking not requiredwww.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Tapton HallS10 3BUElegant Victorian villa built for Edward Vickers. ‘Tapton Experience’ display & talk covers history of site over 3 centuries, from Shore family (Florence Nightingale family) via Vickers to Wilsons Snuff.Fri 1100-1500Booking not required (max 100)www.taptonhall.com

Trinity Church (URC): ‘Brutally Honest’S11 8TG1970s Church, essay in Neo-Brutalism, come and explore the dignity of this space. Talk at 1430 by architect, Prof Peter Fawcett, not for children under 10.Sat 1000-1700 & Talk at 1430Booking not required

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Underbank Unitarian Chapel & SchoolroomS6 6APFine example 18C non-conformist chapel, overlooking glorious Loxley Valley. Connections with Coleridge. Historic photos of Chapel life. Display re ‘Underbankers’ who fought in WW1. Children’s activities.Sun 1400-1600Booking not requiredwww.underbank-chapel.org.uk/

Upper Chapel SheffieldS1 2JDBuilt 1700, impressive chapel, Henry Holliday stained glass. Music played on magnificent organ & grand piano. Also Channing Hall, ornate spiral staircase and stunning tiles. Children’s activities.Fri & Sat 1100-1530Booking not requiredwww.upperchapel.org.uk

Upper Wincobank Chapel and Iron Age HillfortS5 6BBWorking Victorian non-denom chapel/school founded by 2 inspiring women, associated with anti-slavery movement. Victorian gadget collection, children’s activities. Guided walks thro’ ancient woods to Iron Age Hillfort.Sat 1000-1600Walks 1100, 1300,1500Booking not required (max 20 per tour)www.wincobankhill.btck.co.uk

Wales Parish ChurchS26 5LQ12C Norman Church, with 15C tower. Lovely roof bosses & wonderful stone carving. Enjoy weekend Flower festival and display of Church history and silver.Sat 1000-1600, Sun 1200-1600Booking not required

Walkley Cemetery Tours: ‘Signs and Sinners’S6 5DU2 themed tours of Cemetery. 1400hrs : ‘Policemen and Perpetrators’- local characters - & 1600hrs ‘Symbols, sentiment & stone’ deciphering gravestones + craft of the mason. Not suitable for under-8sSun 1400 & 1600Booking not required (max 30 per tour)walkleycemetery.wordpress.com

Wardsend Cemetery: A Fatal FascinationS6 2BLFascinating facts about 130 years of residents in a cemetery with one of most beautiful views and atmosphere in South Yorkshire. Not suitable for small childrenSat 1030-1200Booking not requiredfriendsofwardsendcemetery.btck.co.uk

Wardsend Cemetery: ‘Meet the Residents’S6 2BLHear about scandal of 1862, Victorian melodramas, VC holder, death by explosive misadventure and see the graves of Burgon & Ball’s founders.Not suitable for under-10sSun 1030-1200Booking not requiredfriendsofwardsendcemetery.btck.co.uk

Wentworth Pewter Factory Tour and Talk S9 5JFBrief talk on history and tour to see full process of handcrafting tankards to trophies & baby gifts-- at heart of Sheffield’s skilled metal industry. Talk to craftspeople at work. Not suitable for under-12sThurs 0930-1530, Fri 0930-1200Booking required (max 10 per tour)Richard Abdy 0114 2447693richard@wentworth-pewter.comwww.wentworth-pewter.com/

William Layne Reading Room, AstonS26 2ANDisplay of local history documents,maps & photos. Browse our local albums, chronicling history of this community and lives of servicemen in 2 World Wars, and results of recent research of graves in Aston churchyardFri 1800-2000, Sat 1000-1600Booking not requiredwww.astonhistorygroup.co.uk

Wortley Top ForgeS35 7DNBritain’s last water-powered heavy iron forge used from 17C to 19C. Closed 1908. Now restored.See many historic machines running on compressed air.Sat 1100-1600Booking not required