FRIENDS OF PORTLAND WORKS TALKS 2026
Our 2026 Speaker Series Is Now Open for Booking! Join us for a run of fascinating talks celebrating Sheffield’s history, culture, creativity, and the remarkable people who shaped our city…
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Join the “Friends of Portland Works” at the Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Fair!
Join the “Friends of Portland Works” at the Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Fair! Sat 6th dec 10am till 6pm and Sunday 7th 10am to 5pm Step back in time and visit…
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Joseph Rodger , Knife maker to the royalty,Wednesday 17th September
Wednesday 17th September in the Makerspace Stephen Cocker will be talking on the Joseph Rodgers Company. The mark of The Star and Maltese Cross is forever associated and they registered…
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Friend of Portland Works Annual report
2024 DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT FOR AGM_SB update_with track changes accepted (4)
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3 EXCELLENT SHEFFIELD CUTLERY MANUFACTURERS
Wednesday, April 16 · 7 – 9pm GMT+1. Doors at 6:45pm For our second lecture of the season, we are on “home territory,” learning more about Sheffield’s cutlery heritage through a…
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Program of talks at Portland works
Please find below our varied program of talks at Portland works Tickets appear on Eventbrite three weeks before the event Wed 16 th April* Nick Duggan Three Sheffield Cutlery companies…
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SIX YEARS OF PUTTING THE SHEAF BACK INTO SHEFFIELD (AND THE PORTER BROOK!)
SIX YEARS OF PUTTING THE SHEAF BACK INTO SHEFFIELD (AND THE PORTER BROOK!) Simon Ogden will tell us about the murky history of the two rivers and the work being…
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Kelham Island
Was a great couple of days at Kelham island and the lucky winner of the Baileys bracelet was finally announced raising over £300 for the friends
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Sheffield the home of football talk
A must see talk about Sheffield the home of football in an iconic building what more could you want Wednesday, 16 October 7pm till Portland Works, Randal Street (on street…
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The Last of the Little Mesters? Sep 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming Peter Machan back to Portland Works following his Loxley Valley lecture last year. Peter is a well-known speaker and author on topics of Sheffield’s local…
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