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Sheffield City Centre Skyline taken from South Street above the amphitheatre

Sheffield History

The History of Sheffield: A Fascinating Journey Through Time

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is a city steeped in history, with a rich and diverse past. From its humble beginnings as a small settlement to...

James Hargreaves6 April 2023

This is Sheffield, The Outdoor City Video

Sheffield Arts & Culture

WATCH: New Sheffield Short Film Launched to Promote “The Outdoor City”

The Outdoor City has launched a new promotional video highlighting what Sheffield has to offer visitors and residents alike. “This Is Sheffield” Video Featuring...

James Hargreaves3 August 2021

The Chakra Lounge, Fitzalan Square, Sheffield

Sheffield Food & Drink

Chakra Lounge Fusion Cafe Opens in Refreshed Fitzalan Square

A brand new Indian-fusion cafe, The Chakra Lounge, has opened its doors in the recently refurbished Fitzalan Square. The Chakra Lounge opens in Fitzalan...

James Hargreaves30 November 2020

Sheffield Arts & Culture

Firewatching Author Russ Thomas: “Sheffield Has Been Very Good To Me”

Author Russ Thomas recently released his book Firewatching, a police procedural crime novel set in Sheffield. In a special guest post for The Sheffield...

Russ Thomas24 November 2020

Hillsborough Park, looking over the fishing lake and tennis courts towards the A61

Sheffield Lifestyle

Hillsborough Park to be transformed with new Bike Park, Playground and Café

A brand new bike park is the latest of a number of improvements recently announced for Sheffield’s Hillsborough Park. New All-Wheeled Bike Park Coming...

James Hargreaves7 September 2020