by J Robin Hughes | Apr 29, 2025
by J Robin Hughes | Apr 29, 2025
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by J Robin Hughes | Nov 5, 2024
CALL FOR NEW ASSOCIATED GROUPS AND EVENTS- Joined Up Heritage Sheffield press release by J Robin Hughes | Jul 11, 2024
by J Robin Hughes | Jul 7, 2024
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by J Robin Hughes | May 14, 2024
by J Robin Hughes | Mar 10, 2024
Back in October 2023, Storm Babet demonstrated the vulnerability of the irreplaceable industrial and landscape heritage of the Rivelin Valley. Over twice Sheffield’s average monthly rainfall fell in just 48 hours – the great majority of it in the first 24.... by J Robin Hughes | Feb 22, 2024
by J Robin Hughes | Feb 21, 2024
This is the JUHS response to the public consultation on the draft Council Plan which sets the Council’s priorities and strategic objectives for 2024-2028. It recommends that more prominence be given to the importance of heritage, and the final version of the... by J Robin Hughes | Feb 21, 2024
Presentation to the Council’s Strategy and Resources Policy Committee meeting of 21st February 2024 at which they discussed the formal adoption of the JUHS Heritage Strategy and the incorporation of some actions in the Strategy into the committee’s work... by J Robin Hughes | Nov 13, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Oct 25, 2023
Many green spaces and heritage sites in Sheffield are looked after by community or “Friends of” groups. Sheffield City Council Parks, Sport and Recreation aims to work in partnership with friends’ groups to care for green spaces, many of which are... by J Robin Hughes | Oct 24, 2023
Rivelin Valley Conservation Group were surprised when a large, printed, early 20th century plan came to light that showed a scheme for development of an extensive housing estate in the Rivelin Valley, complete with new roads and public buildings. Find out more in this... by J Robin Hughes | Sep 20, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Jul 21, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Jun 28, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Jun 28, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Jun 28, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | Jun 28, 2023
by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
Sheffield is noted for its great industrial past with steel manufacturing, engineering, mining and cutlery production, but what it is not known for is that it had one of the largest medieval deer parks in the country which was referred to as “Ye Great Parke.” It... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
The Pevsner Architectural Guide for Sheffield contains many detailed walks in all parts of the city taking in a huge variety of its historic buildings and spaces, accompanied by a great deal of detailed information. The book is not generally available new, but is... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
A series of booklets describing trails following turnpikes and other important routes in the Sheffield area, researched and written by Howard Smith. This is an excellent series, only available in printed form and currently out of print, but well worth seeking out... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
The Rivelin Trail is a collaboration between the Rivelin Valley Conservation Group and Ruskin in Sheffield. This trail aims to introduce users to the history, heritage, and nature of the valley. The trail also includes poetry written and performed in the valley and a... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
River Sheaf Walk from Granville Square to Millhouses Park & Hutcliffe Woods. Approx. 1 hour, 30 mins walking time in one direction.Downloadable leaflet shows the route, and historical information is on “Information Wheels” positioned along the walk.... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
The Norfolk Heritage Trail is a walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars. The trail takes its name from the Dukes of Norfolk, who previously owned much of the land it covers, having... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
A short circular pavement walk around the once heavily industrialised area of Kelham Island with its grand buildings from the 18th & 19th century. Available to download and also as an audio tour using the Don Valley Way app, available for Android and iOS (download... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
Castlegate tour map available to download. A guide to life in the Castlegate area – past and present. Includes a link to 5 virtual tours created for the Castlegate Festival 2020: Sheffield’s Old Town Hall Sheffield’s Terminal Warehouse Grey to Green The... by J Robin Hughes | May 9, 2023
The Shire Brook Valley is in the South East of Sheffield about 4 miles from the city centre. The general information in the downloadable leaflet covers the whole of the valley from Birley to Beighton. The four walks in this leaflet are based around the middle part of... by J Robin Hughes | May 8, 2023
The building stones of Sheffield – a geological walk in the city centre A major re-landscaping of the very centre of Sheffield was carried out in the late 1990s and natural stone was used in a creative way to replace tarmac and concrete. The Sheffield Building... by J Robin Hughes | May 8, 2023
Sheffield in Microcosm – a recumbent cow, stables, ten industrial workers on a wall, a feminine theme in poems and Sheffield suffrage, perhaps a tall tale, and, if we dare a short cut or trespass for a few of us? Available to download. Part of the Sheffield U3A Steel... by J Robin Hughes | May 8, 2023
The Street Art Feature Wall Walk is available to download. Part of the Sheffield U3A Steel City Wanderers collection. by J Robin Hughes | May 8, 2023
The Street Art Walk (2016) is available to download. Part of the Sheffield U3A Steel City Wanderers collection. by J Robin Hughes | May 8, 2023
The Street Art Walk (2015) is available to download. Part of the Sheffield U3A Steel City Wanderers collection.
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