West Bar Archives • The Sheffield Guide

Barkers Pool, Sheffield City Hall and the Cenotaph

Sheffield Arts & Culture

Sheffield’s Architectural Marvels: Exploring Iconic Buildings

Sheffield, a city steeped in industrial history, boasts a remarkable array of architectural marvels that stand as testaments to its rich heritage and vibrant...

James Hargreaves15 October 2023

John Lewis & Partners Store, Barkers Pool, Sheffield

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield City Council Hit Back at John Lewis Regarding Planned Closure of Sheffield Store

Sheffield City Council have issued a statement following John Lewis’s announcement that they are planning to close their Sheffield City Centre store. John Lewis...

James Hargreaves24 March 2021

West Bar Roundabout Proposals as part of Kelham Island - City Centre Connecting Sheffield proposals

Sheffield Lifestyle

Plans Revealed For Kelham Island ‘Connecting Sheffield’ Active Neighbourhood

Connecting Sheffield will create an Active Travel Neighbourhood linking Kelham Island/Neepsend with the City Centre. Kelham Island’s Active Neighbourhood Plans Kelham Island and Neepsend...

James Hargreaves4 February 2021

South Yorkshire Police officers pose for photo with stolen European Cup

Sheffield History

The Story of When the Stolen European Cup Turned Up In Sheffield

In 1982 the European Cup was stolen in Birmingham. It later turned up at a Sheffield police station. The event remained a secret for...

James Hargreaves13 January 2021

Plans for Sheffield City Centre could see Pinstone Street pedestrianised

Sheffield Lifestyle

Sheffield Transport Plans Reveal Overhaul of City Centre Infrastructure

Proposals have today been revealed for new transport and travel infrastructure in Sheffield — including the pedestrianisation of Pinstone Street. Active Travel proposals for...

James Hargreaves26 November 2020

Sheffield History

Sheffield’s Most Haunted Locations

As a city with such a rich history, Sheffield is said to be home to a number of spooky locations! Here’s The Sheffield Guide’s...

James Hargreaves30 October 2020

Planters block motor traffic on Ball Street bridge, Kelham Island.

Sheffield Lifestyle

Kelham Island Roads Closed for Sheffield’s First Low Traffic Neighbourhood: UPDATED

Sheffield’s first “low traffic neighbourhood” was created in the Kelham Island area on Saturday to encourage and support walking and cycling in the area....

James Hargreaves5 July 2020