Languages carry identity, memory and belonging.
The Quilt of Welcome brings together words from children across Sheffield to show that all languages are welcome in schools and public places.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/quilt...
#Multilingualism #Belonging
@sabinelittle.bsky.social
Today is National Tile Day
We have lots of tiles in our collections, many of which we have turned into #MuseumJigsaws
🧩 www.jigsawplanet.com/BarnsleyMuse... 🧩
#NationalTileDay #tiles #puzzle #jigsaw #game
This special episode of the Folklore Matters podcast was recorded at Off The Shelf Festival in Sheffield at the end of 2025. Owen Davies & Ceri Houlbrook discuss their groundbreaking book, 'Folklore'.
Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/0i1q... #booksky
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Painting if a flowering plant in a pot on a sunny balcony overlooking a landscape
Blue Hyacinth, c. 1937
Oil painting by Tove Jansson
#WomensArt
The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, is back again with a great line up of films. Tour includes screenings at the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield. Information here: www.jpf-film.org.uk
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We couldn't wait to give you a taste of #OTSFest so we’re dropping a pre-festival event!
Join the bestselling author of The Midnight Library @matthaig.bsky.social at The Montgomery Theatre on 18 May. He’ll be discussing his new novel, The Midnight Train, with Helen Mort.✨
Book Now 👉 bit.ly/4aASVzh
I know it’s been a while (sorry) and it’s not even great light to show you, but I’ve just finished my first embroidery of 2026. 😊 I hope it was with the wait and that you enjoy!🪡🌿🦉✨
*Completely freehand stitched, no pattern, paints or sketch. #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
Calling all writers! Check out the Writers Day on Saturday 7 March organised by The Writers Workshop in Sheffield. Info below
09.02.2026 10:47 — 👍 8 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
Ceramic bowl shaped to form three owl's heads with eyes and a beak for each. There are incised lines forming the feathers. The whole is covered in a green glaze.
We've found a way to combine #MuseumSuperbowl with #MuseumSuberbOwl
🦉Ceramic bowl by C H Brannam for Liberty & Co
#OwlishMonday #Superbowl
Painted portrait of a white woman, upper half facing forwards in a red top, hair tied back, against a dark background
Welsh artist Gwen John, Self Portrait, 1902 #womensart
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This image shows the interior of the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, North Yorkshire. It is a Grade I listed building, described as the most important theatre in the development of the English playhouse. Built in 1788 by actor-manager Samuel Butler, it is one of the UK's oldest working theatres. The theatre maintains an authentic 18th-century country theatre atmosphere, featuring original boxes, a sunken pit, and a small gallery. The scenery shown, which is part of the theatre's collection, dates between 1818 and 1836.
Built in 1788 by actor manager Samuel Butler the Georgian Theatre Royal In Richmond Yorkshire closed in 1848. Some 115 years later it was restored and reopened 1963 before being extended in 2003. It is the most complete Georgian theatre in the country.
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Do your choices shape evolution?
Before Darwin, Lamarck argued that life changes gradually through use and intention. This podcast episode explores his theory and how it was used beyond science.
Listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/lamar...
#Evolution #Biology #Science #Environment
✨WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK✨
🌙 Poetry’s Quiet Hours: Writing the Nocturne with Vicky Morris
Mon 26 January, 6.30pm
👁 The ‘I’ and the ‘Eye’: Writing Landscapes of the Self with Shash Trevett
Tue 27 January, 11am
Sign up: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...
@vickymwriter.bsky.social
@shashtrevett.bsky.social
TODAY: The Lark Ascending w/ Ensemble 360. The violin soars melodiously above the rest of the quartet in the gorgeous arrangement of Vaughan Williams’ most popular work. A concert of English music for strings & clarinet. 7.30pm at @portsmouthguild.bsky.social
musicintheround.co.uk/whats-on
#SpringSpotlights ☀️
Shining a light on some incredible concerts coming up in our spring season! Recorded by #BBCRadio3, a rare chance to hear the star cellist Li-Wei Qin up close, performing some of the greatest chamber works ever written for the cello, w/ Jeremy Young. #ThisIsChamberMusic #BBC
This looks SO good: a Yoruba/Nigerian adaptation of Macbeth.
I got chatting with one of the production on my walk to work (Sheffield continues to hit all of its friendliest city cliches…), and it just sounds brilliant!
Wish I could go @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social
Painting, a portrait of a white woman in a low cut dress with hair tied back, all against a dark background
Mary Shelley (1797-1851), English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel known as 'Frankenstein' (1818). She was the daughter of early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft who died due to complications after Mary's birth. Her father was political philosopher Williams Godwin. #WomensArt
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Day 11 of our Research Advent Calendar.
Seeking Sanctuary in Higher Education shares real stories from people who have sought safety while studying. Learn how trauma affects daily life and how meaningful support can help people settle and thrive.
Explore: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/seeki...
Jackie looks very festive. Merry Christmas
11.12.2025 11:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Even Jackie our Giggles doll is joining in with Christmas Jumper Day this year
#WeekXForXmas #ChristmasJumperDay #MuseumsDoChristmas
✨WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK✨
“I think I could turn and live with animals…” with Amanda Dalton
Tuesday 16th December, 11am
www.tickettailor.com/events/thepo...
In this lively, accessible workshop we’ll look at some great poems that that explore and celebrate connections with other species...
Day 10 of our research advent countdown.
How has alcohol shaped the world we live in. This podcast explores five moments from history that changed everything and one you might not expect.
Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/5-and...
'To the End of the Land', a text & audio collaboration between Martin Heslop & Helen Tookey, in pamphlet and CD editions.
Three copies of Steve Ely's collection 'Eely' arranged against an orange background.
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours (last dates for Christmas orders: UK: 17 Dec. Sheffield: 23 Dec). Recent hardbacks inc. Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour'. Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
"Its a fantastic time to be in Sheffield City Centre at the moment. Full of light, and full of vibrancy and a buzz."
Sheffield is shining brighter than ever thanks to a brand-new event ‘Light Up Sheffield’.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7hd...
The Weston Park Museum with teal walls displaying framed art and glass cases holding artifacts under bright ceiling lights.
Four framed landscape art works on a dark blue wall. It includes a gold-framed painting of a mountain scene and smaller pieces depicting rocky terrain.
An activity corner with a small wooden chair and white desk. There are shelves holding craft materials and a wall displaying colorful hand-drawn pictures.
A glass display case with white sculptural art in the foreground, with framed landscape paintings on walls in the background.
Weston Park Museum is celebrating 150 years!
It is at the centre of art in the city, and is now displaying over 400 works to mark the special occasion.
Head to Weston Park between now and next November to enjoy the free to enter exhibition titled 'Gathering Landscapes'.
Are all solar systems alike?
In the new episode of That’s Science!, Dr Richard Parker explores how planets form and why many systems break the rules we once believed.
Listen and explore the science: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/are-a...
#SpaceScience #Astrophysics
The Cutting Edge Sculpture is a sweeping stainless-steel water feature in Sheaf Square, just outside Sheffield Railway Station. The wall stretches for around 90 metres and rises to five metres at its highest point,
The Cutting Edge sculpture is a sweeping stainless-steel water feature in Sheaf Square, just outside Sheffield Railway Station. Designed by the Sheffield team Si Applied with glass artist Keiko Mukaide, it nods to the city’s stainless-steel heritage and its long
03.12.2025 10:12 — 👍 26 🔁 4 💬 7 📌 1
What do musicians need from modern music editions?
In this workshop, two ensembles try out new editions and talk openly about clarity, trust, layout, and how editorial decisions shape real performance.
Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/what-...
#EarlyMusic #MusicResearch #MusicPerformance
In January, Europe’s top skaters are coming to Sheffield for the ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026!
Team GB’s Nina Povey is thrilled to welcome the event to the city where she trains, calling it 'super exciting'.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGfh...
