More clarity, some reassurance, but SHU must find a way to bind any future developer to their commitments.
Collegiate Campus: can promises be kept?
“Resembles no other library in the country”: what next for Central Library and Graves Gallery?
The imminent closure of Graves Gallery in the Central Library building has been a talking point in news and social media since it was announced last week. Read more about the fascinating history of this locally and nationally important building.
Heritage Open Days 2026 – 11-20th September
Your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
Old Town Hall: the Council acts (at last)
Sheffield City Council has taken action in the light of the recent roof damage. HHB warmly welcomes this (although we would have preferred it to have been done sooner)
Not-so-grim Grimsby: a model for Sheffield?
When SAVE Britain’s Heritage recently advertised a private tour of the regeneration scheme at Grimsby Docks, our chairman and his wife leapt at the opportunity.
Developer ordered to keep historic chimneys. Removes them anyway.
It is one of Sheffield’s survivors, but can it survive the depredations of developer CITU?
Not a “brake” after all: Council add Castlegate, Devonshire Green and Neepsend to the city’s Conservation Areas
Hallamshire Historic Buildings are delighted to announce that Sheffield City Council have acted to protect Castlegate, Devonshire Green and Neepsend.
Cornish Works – hope at last?
Good news at long last! Sheffield City Council has taken action against the owners of Grade II listed Cornish Works on Cornish Street at Kelham Island.
New threat to historic Highfield Cocoa and Coffee House
Remember the historic Highfield Cocoa and Coffee House on London Road? Built for Frederick Thorpe Mappin as an alternative to the pub for workers and which the owner tried to demolish two years ago. Well, it’s under threat again.
Conservation Areas – please make your voice heard! Deadline 18th July
We are pleased that at long last Sheffield City Council are consulting on Conservation Area protection for Castlegate, and are even proposing some additional areas around West Street, Victoria Quays and Neepsend. We would like them to go further.