Facebook post by Sheffield Museums

The annual Sheffield Heritage Fair is coming to Millennium Gallery this weekend! Join us for a celebration of Sheffield’s rich history, as we showcase the work of heritage groups from around the city! This year promises to be a captivating cornucopia of city heritage 😊 Highlights include: ⚽ ‘The Home of Football’, in particular the stories of Sheffield FC and Hallam FC and the remarkable legacy of the Sheffield Rules. 🌊 With 2024 marking the 160th anniversary of the Great Sheffield Flood, you’ll be able to find out about the recent initiatives to commemorate this significant event. 🏰 hear the latest updates on current local development projects, such as the progress on the site of Sheffield's lost medieval castle. 🛠A display to highlight the late Stan Shaw, one of Sheffield's legendary 'little mesters' 🧐 stalls and information from more than 40 voluntary heritage and conservation groups run by dedicated and enthusiastic Sheffielders. This event is organised by well-known Sheffield character, author, and provider of Sheffield-based historical walks and talks, Ron Clayton, and historian and speaker, David Templeman. With Sheffield Ramblers Stannington Local History Group Wessex Archaeology Friends Of Sheffield Castle Sheffield Heritage Open Days Find out more here: https://www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/sheffield-heritage-fair-2024/