For the first time, the Heritage Open Days (HODs) programme will comprise a mix of in-person and digital events; communities will be able to celebrate the stories of the places and spaces that are important to them while staying safe and adhering to current social distancing measures.
We have rounded up a mix of digital and actual events taking place across the city.
With more than 30 events happening across the city there will be something for everyone, for the full list click here.
1. 5000 Sheffielders with their Name on a Knife Blade
The Hawley Collection has just launched its interactive digital knife archive. The records have been digitised and for the first time people can access the names of 1000s Sheffield Knife Makers on your smart phone. To view the collection visit heritageopendays.org.uk/ More information on the project is available at hawleysheffieldknives.com Photo: Heritage Open Days
2. Where will you be exploring as part of the Heritage Open Days events?
Where will you be exploring as part of the Heritage Open Days events? Photo: Heritage Open Days
3. Birley Spa Bath House History Talk and Tour
Guided tour of Sheffields only Victorian Bath House with a spring fed plunge pool. Learn about its colourful history, its importance in our city's working class heritage and the wildlife that call it home. Address: Birley Spa, Birley Spa Lane, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4ED
Opening Times: Friday 11 September: 1200, 1330, 1500
Saturday 12 September: 1200, 1330, 1500
Sunday 13 September: 1200, 1330, 1500
Friday 18 September: 1200, 1330, 1500
Saturday 19 September: 1200, 1330, 1500
Sunday 20 September: 1200, 1330, 1500 Prebooking essential on friendsofbirleyspa.org Photo: Heritage Open Days
4. Broomhill Community Library - Oriel House Revealed
Discover what is hiding behind the books at Broomhill Community Library: Oriel House built in 1870 was home to a number of families before becoming a library in 1957. Take part in a virtual tour. To take part in the virtual tour visit heritageopendays.org.uk Photo: Heritage Open Days