Thorntons girl Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I have just attended the Sheffield history fair yesterday at the Sheffield Wednesday ground and it was fabulous!! For £2 you could have a choice of lectures to attend, there were experts on hand to help and computers to use to help your research of your family history. There were stalls from all over Sheffield with information on their areas, such as Handsworth, Walkley, Dore, Manor castle, etc. There were stalls selling help books, maps,old Sheffield and Rotherham books. I got some amazing bargains on books, costing as little as £2 each, rare books too!! Refreshments were £1 a cup for a tea, coffee or chocolate!! I met a Sheffield author, got his book and had it signed!! There was so much to do, so much to join, to buy and to discuss with experts. Did anyone else go? If not why? Go next time, which unfortunately wont be back for another 2 years!! Make a note in your diary for the next one! Here is a link for more info http://www.sheffieldfhs.org.uk/event/sheffield-family-history-fair/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Walker Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Thorntons girl said: I have just attended the Sheffield history fair yesterday at the Sheffield Wednesday ground and it was fabulous!! For £2 you could have a choice of lectures to attend, there were experts on hand to help and computers to use to help your research of your family history. There were stalls from all over Sheffield with information on their areas, such as Handsworth, Walkley, Dore, Manor castle, etc. There were stalls selling help books, maps,old Sheffield and Rotherham books. I got some amazing bargains on books, costing as little as £2 each, rare books too!! Refreshments were £1 a cup for a tea, coffee or chocolate!! I met a Sheffield author, got his book and had it signed!! There was so much to do, so much to join, to buy and to discuss with experts. Did anyone else go? If not why? Go next time, which unfortunately wont be back for another 2 years!! Make a note in your diary for the next one! Here is a link for more info http://www.sheffieldfhs.org.uk/event/sheffield-family-history-fair/ Looks like it would have been great. However this is the first I have heard anything about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn 1 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I posted it on this site June 1st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorntons girl Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 11/06/2018 at 22:13, Lyn 1 said: I posted it on this site June 1st Did you go Lyn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn 1 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 all day - I was on the Sheffields hospitals table. Still recovering............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorntons girl Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 I probably spoke to you Lyn, I was asking information on Middlewood Hospital and you directed me to the excellent Middlewood site, I also spoke about the Northern general hospital and the old parts of it I had seen. I was told that your society had tried to save the old wards but they had been destroyed before you had a chance to see them!! It is such a shame. It was a fantastic day, will the next one be in 2 years time again? It is a pity it couldnt be yearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorntons girl Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 11/06/2018 at 10:31, Peter Walker said: Looks like it would have been great. However this is the first I have heard anything about it They have the fairs every 2 years, they are usually advertised on this site. The next one will be in 2020 I think so keep your eyes peeled, you wont want to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Walker Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 11/06/2018 at 22:13, Lyn 1 said: I posted it on this site June 1st I missed your post, I need to go to Specsavers (other opticians are available) 1 hour ago, Thorntons girl said: They have the fairs every 2 years, they are usually advertised on this site. The next one will be in 2020 I think so keep your eyes peeled, you wont want to miss it. Many thanks for information, I have made a forward note in diary to try and remind me to look out for the next fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorntons girl Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 17/06/2018 at 19:38, Peter Walker said: I missed your post, I need to go to Specsavers (other opticians are available) Many thanks for information, I have made a forward note in diary to try and remind me to look out for the next fair You are very welcome Peter, you will really enjoy it, there is so much to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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