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Sheffield Week 1932


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Very little information on this but here goes ...

"In other respects, the Second Year was not of great note, within the school, but outside, things were happening. Sheffield had seen the depths of the 1929 onwards Depression

and to bring the City to the notice of the World, it was decided that there would be a 'Sheffield Week' in 1932, with world wide publicity.

The Sheffield City Hall opened in the Sheffield Week, and there were several special concerts in the Hall. I managed to go to the second one and heard the fine organ."

http://www.omnesamici.co.uk/SPTC/SPTCdonaldHtomlinCSS.html

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Sheffield Week Special, 1933, 4 pages.

http://www.amielandmelburn.org.uk/cpgb_biblio/tables/view2.htm

I did saw the information was sparse !

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While purely local interest in "Sheffield Week" ran high, the primary aim of its organisers was to concentrate external attention on Sheffield's activities, and to make special play on the unrivaled capacity and efficiency of local industries.

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=0dpJAAAAYAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=M_rZT52-KZOO4gT34JijAw&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAA

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A notable example this summer was during Sheffield Week, when Blackburn Meadows power station was open to the public. An interesting exhibition was arranged at the power station, and no fewer than 6,000 people visited it.

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=CTJMAQAAIAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NPzZT8yyFe7R4QSA8dGTAw&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q6AEwBg

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In celebration of " Sheffield Week," the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce has issued a souvenir brochure describing the environments of Sheffield and local industries. The book is attractively illustrated and gives a wealth of information ...

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=bzkQAQAAMAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-fzZT9r1FunQ4QTjmNTTAw&ved=0CDIQ6AEwADgK

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An elaborate scheme has been completed for decorating the main streets of the city (in addition to special decoration of premises) for "Sheffield Week."

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=SSfOAAAAMAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-fzZT9r1FunQ4QTjmNTTAw&ved=0CEIQ6AEwAzgK

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In connection with the recent Sheffield Week, the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce issued an admirable 164-page handbook entitled " The Quality of Sheffield." It was produced by Mr. SD Dickson, and printed by the Sheffield Association of Master Printers and Allied Trades ...

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qpAeAQAAMAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=-fzZT9r1FunQ4QTjmNTTAw&ved=0CFcQ6AEwBzgK

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The accompanying photographs illustrate the Sheffield Gas Company's striking contribution to the recently held " Sheffield Week." The one on the left is the window display arranged at the company's chief showrooms : it represents a town with factoriesand the background depicts a pithead ... can't read the next bit...

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SHEFFIELD WEEK. Reprinted from the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, March 22nd, 1933. The idea of holding a " Sheffield Week " has the cordial support of Mr. RW Matthews (acting president of the Senior Chamber), who said that proposals of a ...

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=5802AAAAMAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ov7ZT4aSFMbh4QSm4uXCAw&ved=0CDIQ6AEwADgo

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The " Sheffield Week" Exhibition.— This year the fifth annual " Sheffield Week " will be signalised by a representative and free exhibition of Sheffield's latest products by the leading makers in that city. More than thirty manufacturers, comprising ...

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Not sure that link shows any of the text ...

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The events of " Sheffield Week " gave The Sheffield Telegraph several opportunities for useful features: two on the window dressing competitions; one about the parade of decorated vehicles; and a big " splash " about the opening of the ... (I'm going to stick my neck out and say the next bit reads "City Hall).

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HsYcAQAAMAAJ&q=%22sheffield+week%22&dq=%22sheffield+week%22&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7P_ZT7WyG_KM4gSp8MmKAw&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAThk

Pointless link, don't bother ...

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The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce has compiled an interesting and instructive book entitled " The Quality of Sheffield " in connection with Sheffield Week which is being held from 24th June to 1st July inclusive. It tells the story of the city ...

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A "Sheffield Week" has just been held with the object of advertising the City's commercial and industrial activities. The numerous attractions arranged for the benefit of visitors included tours of various works and factories where Sheffield ... (1932)

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Just like to say a very big thank you to everyone who went out of their way to provide me with an answer to my question .

It just goes to show what a wealth of information is available to people via the Sheffield History Site,and how helpful the members really are.

Quite a difference from the libraries department who had a quick look and said they could find no reference to it. :)

Many thanks.

KEN.

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