More Than Just a Department Store

Performer Pete Dangerous explains 'The Greatest Photobooth on Earth' - an interactive attraction at Festival of the Mind that gave visitors the chance to be photographed while recreating the dress and performance of 19th and 20th century circus performers.

Kerry discusses The Crochet Carousel and how was a response to the creatures you may have found at fairgrounds throughout history and how it also pays tribute to the history of carousels. As part of this Kerry explains the different types of creatures and mythical beings that would have been present in historical fairgrounds.

Al 'Redbeard' Richardson discusses how he helped recreate a Victorian tattoo parlour as part of the Castle House exhibition. Al talks about how the exhibition showcases a selection of designs from the era and explains their meanings and symbolism. He also talks about the evolution of tattoo art in terms of content and process with the introduction of electric tattooing capabilities in the late-Victorian period.

A montage exploring the various attractions at the Castle House exhibition for the 2014 Festival of the Mind - including the Sheffield Bazaar, the Fairground Archive and the artist collaborations and installations.

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses the Festival of the Mind and the creation of the Castle House exhibition, which brought together academics and artists to transform the iconic Grade II listed Sheffield department store.