Off the Shelf: 'Tales From Sheffield' at Festival of the Mind

Off the Shelf: 'Tales From Sheffield' at Festival of the Mind

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Local contributors reflect on the rich history within the city. Produced in association with Off The Shelf: Festival of Words, experts explore Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Castle, local dialects and place names amongst others.

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    • Jan 13, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Sheffield Dialect, Customs and Folklore Since WW2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 61:38


    Now then – Sheffield dialect is alive and well. David Battye looks at how it’s used today.

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    Sheffield Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 59:44


    Lloyd Powell illuminates the history of Sheffield Castle, its destruction and restoration, the Civil War siege of 1644 and the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots.

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    Place Names and Surnames

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 51:57


    Local historian Ray Battye sheds light on some wonderful Sheffield names that provide us with a link to the past and how we used to speak.

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    The Silversmith, the Suffragette and the Storyteller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 44:32


    The fascinating stories of three women who helped shape Sheffield through their craft, politics and literature. With Ann Beedham.

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    Charlie Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 44:10


    JP Bean tells the story of the animal lover, burglar, musician, womaniser and ruthless killer hanged in 1879 for the infamous Banner Cross Murder.

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    Sheffield Cathedral – 900 Years of History in One Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 43:55


    Sheffield cathedral tells the story of the city, from Saxon settlement to the present day. Heritage Learning Officer Janet Ridler introduces you to some of the main characters, including the Earl of Shrewsbury, John Bright and John Wesley.

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