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Hedley Bishop Pictures of Sheffield: the exhibition
Recent and historic photos of Sheffield from a Facebook group are going on display at Castle Market next year. The exhibition's organiser Hedley Bishop tells us what it is all about.

Take Me To The Limit: the badge Neil Anderson takes it To The Limit
Local author Neil Anderson has written a book about the legendary Limit nightclub that was on West St in Sheffield from 1978 until 1991.

Jonah the whale Jonah the Whale travels inland
Steve Deput shares his memories of seeing a whale called Jonah in South Yorkshire in the 1960s.


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The history of the Children's Hospital
The Children's Hospital has gone from strength to strength since it first opened its doors in 1876.

Rotherham's Chancellor of England
A man from Rotherham become the Chancellor of England in the 1400s. Find out more.

75 years of Sheffield Library
A look at the history and original features of Sheffield library which is 75 years old this year.

The history of Park Hill flats
The history of Britain's biggest Grade II* listed building, the iconic concrete Park Hill flats.

Mr AIDS in Doncaster
Journalist Jane Whitham remembers the national AIDS story which hit Doncaster in 1998.

A walk through Hillsborough stadium
Sheffield Wednesday author Jason Dickinson tells us the history of the Owls' S6 home.

Raise a glass to a true war hero
For Remembrance Day a Chesterfield brewery have created a special beer in honour of a local World War One hero.

Blue Peter in Doncaster
On the 22nd November 1970 Blue Peter’s John Noakes, Valerie Singleton and Peter Purvis came to Doncaster.

The bomb collector of Penistone
Some people collect stamps but not John Ownsworth from Penistone collects bombs.

Sexy Rexy and other shopping stories
Do you remember the latest 70s fashions at legendary Sheffield outfitters Sexy Rexy?

Goodbye Tinsley Towers
The historic moments when the Tinsley Towers were demolished.


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