Website - Sheffield Community Heritage Forum

Sheffield Community Heritage Forum have now set up their own blogsite for the latest developments in the local history around Sheffield.  They will also be posting important news and events on the blogsite in addition to photos of Sheffield’s fantastic heritage community.

 They meet quarterly and meetings are open to everyone and anyone interested in finding out more about the heritage activity happening in Sheffield and its surroundings.


If you are not already a member of the mailing list, please contact schf@sheffield.ac.uk to begin receiving all information and updates on events and projects happening in Sheffield’s cultural and heritage environment. You can also send your own promotional or informative material to the address from where it will be circulated amongst members.

To contribute blog posts or photos to the site, please don’t hesitate to contact the administrator on the email above.

Blogsite at http://schf.wordpress.com/

Event - Sheffield celebrates 100 years of ‘Heritage Makers’

Sheffield is celebrating 100 years of the Hunter Archaeological Society, fondly dubbed the ‘Heritage Makers’, with a new exhibition charting the history of Sheffield and the surrounding area.


The exhibition, open to the public at the University of Sheffield’s Western Bank Library, is a celebration of Sheffield’s past and the people who have given it a voice. It is also part of the Society’s year-long centenary celebrations in 2012.

In May 1912 the Hunter Archaeological Society held its first meeting in Sheffield, with around 300 members and the Duke of Norfolk as its first president. Involving Sheffield people from all walks of life, the Hunter has served the community with its remit to study, communicate and campaign for our unique heritage.

Important historical artefacts, photographs and documents will be brought together on show for the first time to explore how the Hunter Society has brought the city’s important past to life. Sheffield Castle and Manor Lodge feature prominently and the public will have the opportunity to see finds excavated at both important historical monuments.

The exhibition also delves into some of the fascinating life stories of Society members, including many influential in Sheffield society over the last 100 years.

Ruth Morgan, Secretary of the Hunter Archaeological Society, said: “It’s been an amazing few years building up to the centenary, not only in working together as a team to plan events and in researching the life stories, but in discovering how little the Society’s role and interests have changed over all those years. People have come and gone, and contributed their time and skills, but we still campaign to save Sheffield Castle and raise the profile of archaeological sites on the Moors. This exhibition tries to capture some of that. We have enjoyed it all and learnt lots of new skills, and we hope our activities this year will have inspired many people to take an interest in their heritage and get involved.”

Andrew Moore, Exhibitions Curator at the University of Sheffield’s Western Bank Library, said: “Heritage Makers has given us the opportunity to showcase some amazing local history objects in the new exhibition gallery at the University of Sheffield's Western Bank Library. It has been great fun working with the Hunter Society, Museums Sheffield and Sheffield City Archives to help bring items together to tell some of the fascinating stories of the Hunter Archaeological Society. A great free booklet, available in the exhibition space, also looks in more detail at a number of important and influential Society members over the last 100 years.”

The exhibition is free to visit during library opening hours from now (October 2012) until the 21 December 2012, opening hours 9am – 7pm from Monday to Thursday, 10am – 7pm on Fridays and 12pm – 6pm on Saturdays.

The exhibition is a partnership between the Hunter Archaeological Society, University of Library, Museums Sheffield, Sheffield Archives and Libraries, and inHeritage. It is funded by the University and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

From: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/sheffield-celebrates-100-years-heritage-makers-1.216318

News - Children really dig their new school project (South Yorkshire)

Youngsters discovered buried treasure dating back to Roman times in the grounds of their Sheffield school during an event organised by city-based archaeologists.


The Hunter Archaeological Society is celebrating its centenary by visiting a series of schools around South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, and arranging digs in the grounds.

Pupils at Dobcroft Junior School, Millhouses, were the first to have a go.

They found pottery dating from Roman, Stuart and Victorian eras, plus metalworking slag.

One pupil discovered a clay marble, presumably lost during a game by another child long before the school was built in 1972.

Pupils had the chance to see the finds once they had been washed, before discussing what clues the items gave about the area’s past.

Archaeologist Bill Bevan, who is managing the project, said: “This is a great chance for children to get a hands-on opportunity to be young archaeologists in their own school grounds.

“They dig alongside professional, student and community archaeologists so really find out what it’s all about.

“The test pits will also tell us about the history of the areas where the schools are, so the children are contributing to our knowledge of our past.”

Children are also taking part in digs at Dronfield Juniors, Sacred Heart, Hillsborough, Athersley South, St Andrews, Dronfield Woodhouse, The Hill Primary School, Thurnscoe, and Dalton Listerdale School, Brecks, Rotherham.

After all the test pits are finished, a writer and author will create a comic based on the discoveries. Copies will be sent to the pupils and be available in libraries free of charge.

The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

It was founded in recognition of the work of Joseph Hunter in researching and recording the history of the region, and runs talks and visits to excavations and sites.

From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/children-really-dig-their-new-school-project-1-4716971

Events - Hunter’s Sheffield Visits (Sheffield)

The Hunter Archaeological Society are organising three visits around Sheffield on Sunday 13th May 2012 to celebrate their centenary. An excursion showcases three current community archaeology projects, while two guided walks look at places connected with the antiquarian Joseph Hunter, from who the Society takes its name.

There are three guided walks and excursions to choose from:

1. Coach excursion to visit three very active community projects in the Sheffield area – Manor Lodge, Heeley City Farm and Wincobank. This will leave Paternoster Row outside the Showroom Cinema at 10am and return to the same point at 4 - 4.30pm. Lunch will be available at Heeley City Farm at a cost of £5 per head.

2. Guided walk around the non-conformist landscape of Sheffield led by Pat Wagner, leaving the junction of Glossop Road and Clarkehouse Road at 10am, lasting around 2 hours. This will visit the Wesleyan College, the Botanical Gardens and the General Cemetery.

3. Guided walk around Sheffield city centre circa 1800, looking at sites particularly connected with Joseph Hunter, led by Ruth Morgan. This will leave from in front of Sheffield Town Hall on Pinstone Street at 2pm and last around 2 hours.

To book a place pleaser contact Ruth Morgan, Hon Secretary, Royd Farm, Carr Road, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2NR, tel 0114 288 2640, email secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk. Booking forms are also available on web www.hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk

All are FREE.

Event - Shared Pasts: democratic traditions in British archaeology (Sheffield)

The conference marks the centenary of the Hunter Archaeological Society by bringing together archaeological and historical societies from around the country. The contributors and delegates at the conference will celebrate the tradition of ‘community heritage’ to which the Society continues to contribute.


The speakers at will review the history of public participation in British archaeology and map out the future for our ‘common heritage’ as the discipline faces economic constraints and challenges to social cohesion. They will also showcase a number of current projects. Speakers include Prof Mike Parker-Pearson (Sheffield University), Melanie Giles (Manchester), David Allen (Hampshire Museum), Anwen Cooper (Oxford), Faye Simpson (Manchester Metropolitan) and Jon Kenny (York Archaeological Trust).

Societies are invited to provide stalls about their groups and projects in a public area.

Venue: Sheffield Hallam University, http://www.shu.ac.uk/university/city-scene.php?building=FurnivalBuilding

12 May 2012 Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm.

For more information, a booking form or to book a stall contact Ruth Morgan, Hon Secretary, Royd Farm, Carr Road, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2NR, tel 0114 288 2640, email secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk. Booking forms are also available on web http://www.hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk/.

The cost is £12 (waged), £6 (unwaged).

Event - Biographical Research Worksop (Sheffield)

As part of the Hunter Archaeological Society Centenary, they are organising workshops at Sheffield Local Studies Library and Sheffield Archives. Both workshops will introduce the collections, show how they can be used for historical biographical research and introduce the material about the Hunter Archaeological Society.

 

The session at Sheffield Local Studies Library is 6pm on Wednesday 22nd February.

 

The session at Sheffield Archives is 4pm on Friday 23rd March.

 

Both are free.

 

There are 6 spare places for the 22nd February (Local Studies) and 13 places for the 23rd March (Archives). If anyone would like to come along please email Ruth Morgan on secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk. Places will be allocated on a first come basis.

 

Further details of the Centenary can be found on the Society's website - www.hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk

Events - 2012 Sheffield Archives and Local Studies Programme

Why not come along to one of the workshops or talks organised by Sheffield Archives and Local Studies.  You'll be amazed at what you can discover about Sheffield and South Yorkshire from our collections.  

All of our events are free unless otherwise stated. To book a place contact Sheffield Archives on: 0114 203 9395 or email us at archives@sheffield.gov.uk

January

• Sheffield: Salesman to the World – a talk by Mike Spick - Wednesday 18 Jan 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield. 
• Ancestry Workshop - Thursday 19 Jan 2012, 10am – 12pm: Central Library Computer Suite, Ground Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

February

• The Great Sheffield Flood – children’s event with Andy Messer - Saturday 11 Feb 2012, 2 – 4pm: Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• The Sheffield Chronicles: Every Date of the Year in Sheffield’s History – a talk by J. P. Bean - Wednesday 15 Feb 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

March

• Sheffielders Born or Bred – part of the Highlighting History 2012 festival - Saturday 3 Mar 2012, 1 – 2pm: Fusion, University of Sheffield Union of Students, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG.
• Sir John Brown: Sheffield Industrialist – a talk by Doug Hindmarch - Wednesday 14 Mar 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Hatches, Matches and Dispatches - Thursday 22 Mar 2012, 2 - 4pm:
  Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

April

• From Back to Backs to Penthouses: The Way We Used to Live – a talk by Suzanne Bingham - Wednesday 18 Apr 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• School’s Out! - Friday 20 Apr 2012, 2 - 4pm: Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

May

• Planting and Tending Your Family Tree - Wednesday 9 May 2012, 10am – 4pm: Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ. There is a £10 charge for this event.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield. 
• Sheffield’s Heritage: The Early Years of the Hunter Archaeological Society and the Contribution of T. Walter Hall – a talk by Ruth Morgan and Pat Wagner - Wednesday 16 May 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

June

• Assaying and Hallmarking: The Work of Sheffield Assay Office – a talk by Emma Paragreen - Wednesday 13 Jun 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

July

• My Ancestor was a Pauper - Friday 6 Jul 2012, 2 – 4pm: Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Life in the Lunatic Asylum – children’s event - Saturday 7 Jul 2012, 2 – 4pm: Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ.
• The Sheffield Flood of 1864 – a talk by Malcolm Nunn - Wednesday 18 Jul 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• The Great Victorian Stink – children’s event - Saturday 28 Jul 2012, 2 – 4pm: Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ. For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

August

• Who Lived In My House? - Thursday 2 Aug 2012, 2 – 4pm: Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Victorian Crime and Punishment – children’s event - Saturday 11 Aug 2012, 2 – 4pm: Garden Room, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• A Walk Down Green Lane with John Bradshaw - Wednesday 15 Aug 2012, 6:30pm: Meet at 6pm outside The Fat Cat pub, Alma Street, S3 8SA.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

September

• The Cutlers’ Company: its History and Function - Wednesday 19 Sep 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

October

• Family History Surgery - Friday 12 Oct 2012, 10am – 4pm: Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Wentworth Woodhouse: the House, Estate and Family – a talk by Mel Jones - Wednesday 17 Oct 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield. 

November

• Mapping Sheffield from the 18^th to the 21^st Century – a talk by Mike Spick - Wednesday 14 Nov 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Operation Crucible - Friday 23 Nov 2012, 2 – 4pm: Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

December

• Friday at the Flicks - Friday 7 Dec 2012, 10am – 12pm: Showroom Cinema, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.
• Painted Fabrics: the Story of a Unique Sheffield Company - Wednesday 12 Dec 2012, 6:30pm: Jackson Room, First Floor, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ.  For more information use Welcome to Sheffield.

Introduction to Sheffield Archives and Local Studies - Group bookings

If you belong to a local history society or community group and would like to visit Sheffield Archives, book your visit now.  Dates are given below.  Your visit will include a short introductory talk, a behind the scenes tour and the chance to see some of the treasures from the archives. 

There is a charge of £2 per person. 

• Friday 24 Feb 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm
• Friday 25 May 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm
• Friday 24 Aug 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm
• Friday 30 Nov 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm

From: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries/archives-and-local-studies/events.html

Event - Tracing the Roman Road from Huddersfield to Slack (Sheffield)

Tracing the Roman Road from Huddersfield to Slack, Hunter Archaeological Society talk by Granville Clay, Endcliffe Methodist Church, Ecclesall Road, Friday, 7.30pm (non members welcome, 2367037).

From: http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/listings_courses_workshops_talks_lectures_write_stuff_october_6_october_13_2011_1_3417152