SHEFFIELD folk shared their memories of a city institution at the launch of a new book all about it.
Neil Anderson launched his book celebrating the 80th birthday of Sheffield City Hall at the popular venue this week.
The title shares some of the hall’s fascinating past and stories, including some ghostly goings on.
As well as being the home of ballroom dancing and concerts, the hall is thought to have had at least three resident ghosts during the decades.
Author Neil, who is also the founder of a PR firm in Dronfield, gave a talk and signed books for fans at the launch on Wednesday.
He said: “It was fabulous.
“It was great to meet a lot of people and it was said I had shown how important the hall has been to different people over 80 years.
“I was quite nervous about taking the project on because the hall does hold such an important place in the hearts and minds of decades of Sheffielders.
“It was really nice to get positive feedback from people who said I had captured it totally, that was great for me.”
The book celebrates all that has happened under the City Hall’s roof since it opened in September 1932.
From hosting megastars such as The Beatles, to surviving World War Two air attacks and promoting peace concerts, the hall’s history is laid bare.
The birthday book costs £12.95 and is available to pick up from the city hall, by calling 0114 2233740, at The Star bookshop and from book retailers.
Tell us your memories of the City Hall in Sheffield?
Email: nancy.fielder@thestar.co.uk
From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/birthday-book-captures-life-of-sheffield-institution-1-5189822
Neil Anderson launched his book celebrating the 80th birthday of Sheffield City Hall at the popular venue this week.
The title shares some of the hall’s fascinating past and stories, including some ghostly goings on.
As well as being the home of ballroom dancing and concerts, the hall is thought to have had at least three resident ghosts during the decades.
Author Neil, who is also the founder of a PR firm in Dronfield, gave a talk and signed books for fans at the launch on Wednesday.
He said: “It was fabulous.
“It was great to meet a lot of people and it was said I had shown how important the hall has been to different people over 80 years.
“I was quite nervous about taking the project on because the hall does hold such an important place in the hearts and minds of decades of Sheffielders.
“It was really nice to get positive feedback from people who said I had captured it totally, that was great for me.”
The book celebrates all that has happened under the City Hall’s roof since it opened in September 1932.
From hosting megastars such as The Beatles, to surviving World War Two air attacks and promoting peace concerts, the hall’s history is laid bare.
The birthday book costs £12.95 and is available to pick up from the city hall, by calling 0114 2233740, at The Star bookshop and from book retailers.
Tell us your memories of the City Hall in Sheffield?
Email: nancy.fielder@thestar.co.uk
From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/birthday-book-captures-life-of-sheffield-institution-1-5189822
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