Event – Tour of Bishops House (Sheffield)

On Saturday 15th October there will be a historically costumed guided tour of the Bishops House by Friends of Bishops House historian, Joy Bullivant dressed as Katherine Blythe. Members of Friends of Manor Lodge will be taking part in costume too.  The tour will start at 13.00

Bishops House is a unique survivor of a 15th century lower/middle class farmhouse from this period of History. The Grade II* listed building is open at weekends 10.00-16.00.

 

Their website is at http://www.bishopshouse.org.uk/index.php or phone on 0114 255 7701

News - Historic site funds pledge (Sheffield)

Sheffield Council is to take over the running of the historic Bishop’s House from MuseumsSheffield.

The authority has pledged to maintain the same budget as it gave MuseumsSheffield to run the building last year.

Coun Roger Davison, cabinet member for culture, said: “We have protected this cultural gem from funding reductions. We are working extremely well with the Friends of Bishops House group and that will continue.”

Suggestions are believed to include the Friends group providing volunteers to help run the building.

From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/historic_site_funds_pledge_1_3236407