If you look along the north wall of the building [the wall facing into the park] you may see a small square window, about 40 cm [15 in.] across, now blocked up. But why is it so low down? Its lowest point is only 70 cm [28 in.] above the ground. Inside is where we […]
Friday 18th December 2015 at 19.30pm Our final “new music” gig of the year. Sieben is the one-man, violin-looping work of Matt Howden. He beats, plucks, tickles and layers voice and violin. MJR Festival in Lithuania recently gave this rather nice description, saying Sieben is “bringing us driving rhythms, vocals as intense visions and charming […]
7.30pm Tuesday 27th October An evening of folk music, wine and welsh medieval tales – and probably the first time a harp will have been heard in Bishops’ House (with Harriet playing it is bound to sound brilliant!) Sharron Kraus is a folk musician and singer whose solo work and collaborations offer a dark and […]
Over the Christmas holidays Bishops’ House is hosting an exhibition of children’s artwork. There are prizes for each age group (0-7, 8- 11, 12-16) kindly donated by local art supplies shop, Artscene. This is more about taking part than winning anything though, with all children being given the opportunity for their work to be on […]
Friday October 30 7.30pm These artists are returning due to popular demand to present an evening of gentle (and sometimes dark) electronic music. Please note, the venue has a capacity of 50 people, so early booking is advised. Peter Challoner An electronic music composer from the UK, born, raised in Nottingham in the heart of […]
Wednesday December 16th, 7.30pm Folklore expert Dr David Clarke tells of some local ghostly goings on in Sheffield’s past. Free – donations welcome.
Wednesday December 2nd, 7.30pm Sheffield is synonymous with steel, cutlery and knives, but buttons? Archaeological excavations on the current site of Heeley City Farm produced evidence of buttons being made from mother of pearl shell. There are no records of manufacturing premises at this location, so were people making buttons in their homes? Join me […]
*PLEASE NOTE – due to the great interest it has been necessary to make this a ticketed event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheffield-in-the-1970s-tickets-19264657108 We understand this will cause some disappointment but it was necessary to restrict numbers There will be a small number of seats available on top of those reserved via ticketing but we cannot guarantee a […]
Friday October 9th, 7.30pm This talk by Jo Pye will cover the reasons for it’s establishment, including some of the social history of the period; a few residents; layout and design and it’s importance as an open space both then and now. Plus a few gruesome and amusing asides for good measure. Free – donations […]
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