Uni of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives
@uoscollections.bsky.social
Home of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, the University Archives, Special Collections and the Heritage Collection.
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1. Aerial view with Roller Coaster, 1980, Paul Angel Collection, 178C84.2371
2. Drawing Files for project W1377, 2014-15, WGH Rides Collection, 178H31.55
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1. Aerial view with Roller Coaster, 1980, Paul Angel Collection, 178C84.2371
2. Drawing Files for project W1377, 2014-15, WGH Rides Collection, 178H31.55
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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1. Aerial view with Roller Coaster, 1980, Paul Angel Collection, 178C84.2371
2. Drawing Files for project W1377, 2014-15, WGH Rides Collection, 178H31.55
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1. Aerial view with Roller Coaster, 1980, Paul Angel Collection, 178C84.2371
2. Drawing Files for project W1377, 2014-15, WGH Rides Collection, 178H31.55
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Or, share your own memories!
Did you visit Dreamland? Could you see the sea from the Scenic Railway?
Let's hear it for a century-old icon... and keep the history of amusement parks alive 🎡❤️
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Did you visit Dreamland? Could you see the sea from the Scenic Railway?
Let's hear it for a century-old icon... and keep the history of amusement parks alive 🎡❤️
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Or, share your own memories!
Did you visit Dreamland? Could you see the sea from the Scenic Railway?
Let's hear it for a century-old icon... and keep the history of amusement parks alive 🎡❤️
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Did you visit Dreamland? Could you see the sea from the Scenic Railway?
Let's hear it for a century-old icon... and keep the history of amusement parks alive 🎡❤️
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Refurbished in 2015 by WGH Rides, the Scenic Railway was brought back to life after closure and fire damage.
Find project plans, designs, and more at the National Fairground & Circus Archive… with 27 years of their company's history.
Access the collection here: tinyurl.com/WGHRides
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Find project plans, designs, and more at the National Fairground & Circus Archive… with 27 years of their company's history.
Access the collection here: tinyurl.com/WGHRides
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Refurbished in 2015 by WGH Rides, the Scenic Railway was brought back to life after closure and fire damage.
Find project plans, designs, and more at the National Fairground & Circus Archive… with 27 years of their company's history.
Access the collection here: tinyurl.com/WGHRides
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Find project plans, designs, and more at the National Fairground & Circus Archive… with 27 years of their company's history.
Access the collection here: tinyurl.com/WGHRides
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Let’s say a sorry farewell to Dreamland’s Scenic Railway 👋
This 100-year-old rollercoaster is believed to be the oldest in Britain.
Sadly, the iconic Grade II* listed ride in Margate will now retire from operation 🎢
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This 100-year-old rollercoaster is believed to be the oldest in Britain.
Sadly, the iconic Grade II* listed ride in Margate will now retire from operation 🎢
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Let’s say a sorry farewell to Dreamland’s Scenic Railway 👋
This 100-year-old rollercoaster is believed to be the oldest in Britain.
Sadly, the iconic Grade II* listed ride in Margate will now retire from operation 🎢
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This 100-year-old rollercoaster is believed to be the oldest in Britain.
Sadly, the iconic Grade II* listed ride in Margate will now retire from operation 🎢
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We are pleased to announce that applications are open for 3 PhD studentships in History using the newly catalogued Arthur Scargill Archive for research 🎉
Find out more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/56ft64xc
@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Find out more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/56ft64xc
@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
We are pleased to announce that applications are open for 3 PhD studentships in History using the newly catalogued Arthur Scargill Archive for research 🎉
Find out more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/56ft64xc
@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Find out more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/56ft64xc
@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Interested to see more from the Arthur Scargill Archive? 👀 We have curated a display of highlights from the archive on Level 5 of the Western Bank Library!
Access to the display is by using a Uni of Sheff Ucard or email us to arrange access on lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
Access to the display is by using a Uni of Sheff Ucard or email us to arrange access on lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Interested to see more from the Arthur Scargill Archive? 👀 We have curated a display of highlights from the archive on Level 5 of the Western Bank Library!
Access to the display is by using a Uni of Sheff Ucard or email us to arrange access on lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
Access to the display is by using a Uni of Sheff Ucard or email us to arrange access on lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
🚨NEWLY CATALOGUED COLLECTION🚨
We are delighted to announce that after a 2-year project, the Arthur Scargill Archive is now available for research in our public reading room!🎉
More info➡️ tinyurl.com/cz3s5dxk
Browse the catalogue➡️ tinyurl.com/vn4xvdd6
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that after a 2-year project, the Arthur Scargill Archive is now available for research in our public reading room!🎉
More info➡️ tinyurl.com/cz3s5dxk
Browse the catalogue➡️ tinyurl.com/vn4xvdd6
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social
The Arthur Scargill Archive
Following a two year cataloguing project the Library is pleased to announced that the Arthur Scargill Archive is now open to all researchers.
tinyurl.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
🚨NEWLY CATALOGUED COLLECTION🚨
We are delighted to announce that after a 2-year project, the Arthur Scargill Archive is now available for research in our public reading room!🎉
More info➡️ tinyurl.com/cz3s5dxk
Browse the catalogue➡️ tinyurl.com/vn4xvdd6
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that after a 2-year project, the Arthur Scargill Archive is now available for research in our public reading room!🎉
More info➡️ tinyurl.com/cz3s5dxk
Browse the catalogue➡️ tinyurl.com/vn4xvdd6
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social
Our team are busy installing our next exhibition on Level 4 of Western Bank Library!
Any guesses as to what the exhibition will be about?
HINT: this year marks 120 years of Sheffield Students’ Union…
Any guesses as to what the exhibition will be about?
HINT: this year marks 120 years of Sheffield Students’ Union…
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Our team are busy installing our next exhibition on Level 4 of Western Bank Library!
Any guesses as to what the exhibition will be about?
HINT: this year marks 120 years of Sheffield Students’ Union…
Any guesses as to what the exhibition will be about?
HINT: this year marks 120 years of Sheffield Students’ Union…
Our @sheffielduni.bsky.social School of English is pleased to advertise 3 funded PhDs supported by the Champernowne Trust and a bequest from director Geoffrey Ost with research anchored in the Irene Champernowne Archive which we hold in Special Collections! 🎉
More info here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdh9nvfn
More info here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdh9nvfn
Funded PhD Opportunities in the School of English
The School of English at the University of Sheffield is pleased to advertise three PhD projects funded by the Champernowne Trust and the bequest of Sheffield theatre director Geoffrey Ost.
tinyurl.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Our @sheffielduni.bsky.social School of English is pleased to advertise 3 funded PhDs supported by the Champernowne Trust and a bequest from director Geoffrey Ost with research anchored in the Irene Champernowne Archive which we hold in Special Collections! 🎉
More info here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdh9nvfn
More info here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdh9nvfn
We were delighted to host @apac-ssn.bsky.social AGM and annual Research Showcase last week 🥳🥳
We loved talking about our performance-related archives and Special Collections, as well as hearing about some of the fantastic research being undertaken using performance-related collections 😍
We loved talking about our performance-related archives and Special Collections, as well as hearing about some of the fantastic research being undertaken using performance-related collections 😍
December 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We were delighted to host @apac-ssn.bsky.social AGM and annual Research Showcase last week 🥳🥳
We loved talking about our performance-related archives and Special Collections, as well as hearing about some of the fantastic research being undertaken using performance-related collections 😍
We loved talking about our performance-related archives and Special Collections, as well as hearing about some of the fantastic research being undertaken using performance-related collections 😍
‼️🚨This week is your LAST CHANCE to visit our Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City exhibition at Western Bank Library! 🚨‼️
The free exhibition explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ
The free exhibition explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ
December 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
‼️🚨This week is your LAST CHANCE to visit our Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City exhibition at Western Bank Library! 🚨‼️
The free exhibition explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ
The free exhibition explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ
Some of our very talented team are selling their handmade crafts at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Students’ Union TODAY!
✨Christmas Craft Fair
✨10-4pm
✨Uni of Sheffield Students’ Union
✨Christmas Craft Fair
✨10-4pm
✨Uni of Sheffield Students’ Union
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Some of our very talented team are selling their handmade crafts at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Students’ Union TODAY!
✨Christmas Craft Fair
✨10-4pm
✨Uni of Sheffield Students’ Union
✨Christmas Craft Fair
✨10-4pm
✨Uni of Sheffield Students’ Union
⚡We are recruiting🌟
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
⚡We are recruiting🌟
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
🚨Only 2 days left to apply to participate in the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26! 🚨 Applications close on 31st Oct
Held at @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social in partnership with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org
Held at @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social in partnership with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org
🚨The call for papers for the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26 is now live! 🚨
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
Call for Participation | History and Archives in Practice 2026
Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: the Impact of Archives and Historical Research
tinyurl.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨Only 2 days left to apply to participate in the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26! 🚨 Applications close on 31st Oct
Held at @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social in partnership with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org
Held at @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social in partnership with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org
Sounds very interesting!
We have a few mining collections which may be relevant: archives.shef.ac.uk/search?q[]=N...
Email us at lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk and we would be happy to help further!
We have a few mining collections which may be relevant: archives.shef.ac.uk/search?q[]=N...
Email us at lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk and we would be happy to help further!
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archives.shef.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Sounds very interesting!
We have a few mining collections which may be relevant: archives.shef.ac.uk/search?q[]=N...
Email us at lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk and we would be happy to help further!
We have a few mining collections which may be relevant: archives.shef.ac.uk/search?q[]=N...
Email us at lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk and we would be happy to help further!
Interested in fairground history?
Take a look at these newly catalogued AND digitised collections:
🎡Vic King Collection (tinyurl.com/yjrjeaep) contains films of fairgrounds and steam rallies
🎡Summerhayes Collection (tinyurl.com/3z3bjz23) contains plans and drawings of Savage's fairground rides
Take a look at these newly catalogued AND digitised collections:
🎡Vic King Collection (tinyurl.com/yjrjeaep) contains films of fairgrounds and steam rallies
🎡Summerhayes Collection (tinyurl.com/3z3bjz23) contains plans and drawings of Savage's fairground rides
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Interested in fairground history?
Take a look at these newly catalogued AND digitised collections:
🎡Vic King Collection (tinyurl.com/yjrjeaep) contains films of fairgrounds and steam rallies
🎡Summerhayes Collection (tinyurl.com/3z3bjz23) contains plans and drawings of Savage's fairground rides
Take a look at these newly catalogued AND digitised collections:
🎡Vic King Collection (tinyurl.com/yjrjeaep) contains films of fairgrounds and steam rallies
🎡Summerhayes Collection (tinyurl.com/3z3bjz23) contains plans and drawings of Savage's fairground rides
❓Did you know...❓
You can look at our world-class special collections and archives for FREE in our public Reading Room 😮
🔎Search our online catalogue
💻Book an appointment
📚Head to Western Bank Library @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
📜Explore unique and rare items
More info here tinyurl.com/2xmvc2zx
You can look at our world-class special collections and archives for FREE in our public Reading Room 😮
🔎Search our online catalogue
💻Book an appointment
📚Head to Western Bank Library @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
📜Explore unique and rare items
More info here tinyurl.com/2xmvc2zx
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
❓Did you know...❓
You can look at our world-class special collections and archives for FREE in our public Reading Room 😮
🔎Search our online catalogue
💻Book an appointment
📚Head to Western Bank Library @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
📜Explore unique and rare items
More info here tinyurl.com/2xmvc2zx
You can look at our world-class special collections and archives for FREE in our public Reading Room 😮
🔎Search our online catalogue
💻Book an appointment
📚Head to Western Bank Library @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
📜Explore unique and rare items
More info here tinyurl.com/2xmvc2zx
Our current exhibition Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ.
Not able to come and see it in person? No problem! You can explore the exhibition virtually! 👀👀
tinyurl.com/4zku9bkw
Not able to come and see it in person? No problem! You can explore the exhibition virtually! 👀👀
tinyurl.com/4zku9bkw
Explore PBJ Exhibition in 3D
Matterport 3D Showcase.
tinyurl.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our current exhibition Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City explores the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer and teacher PBJ.
Not able to come and see it in person? No problem! You can explore the exhibition virtually! 👀👀
tinyurl.com/4zku9bkw
Not able to come and see it in person? No problem! You can explore the exhibition virtually! 👀👀
tinyurl.com/4zku9bkw
🚨The call for papers for the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26 is now live! 🚨
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
Call for Participation | History and Archives in Practice 2026
Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: the Impact of Archives and Historical Research
tinyurl.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🚨The call for papers for the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26 is now live! 🚨
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️
As part of Heritage Open Days 2025, former History student Megan Ellis researched the Elmfield Building which originally housed the Department of Glass Technology and the Turner Museum of Glass (now in the Robert Hadfield building, open to the public 9-4, Mon-Fri).
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr273ez5
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr273ez5
September 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
As part of Heritage Open Days 2025, former History student Megan Ellis researched the Elmfield Building which originally housed the Department of Glass Technology and the Turner Museum of Glass (now in the Robert Hadfield building, open to the public 9-4, Mon-Fri).
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr273ez5
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr273ez5
For this year's Heritage Open Days, we have a curator-led tour of our Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City on Saturday 13th September at 10:30am!
Places are limited so please book a place by clicking on 'book here' under the Western Bank Library tab 🏙️✏️🧱🎨
tinyurl.com/56s7m7s
Places are limited so please book a place by clicking on 'book here' under the Western Bank Library tab 🏙️✏️🧱🎨
tinyurl.com/56s7m7s
September 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
For this year's Heritage Open Days, we have a curator-led tour of our Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City on Saturday 13th September at 10:30am!
Places are limited so please book a place by clicking on 'book here' under the Western Bank Library tab 🏙️✏️🧱🎨
tinyurl.com/56s7m7s
Places are limited so please book a place by clicking on 'book here' under the Western Bank Library tab 🏙️✏️🧱🎨
tinyurl.com/56s7m7s
The NFCA is delighted to announce the launch of its new online exhibition - Sanger 200.
2025 marks 200 years since the birth of ‘Lord’ George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time.
Take a look inside
tinyurl.com/Sanger200
2025 marks 200 years since the birth of ‘Lord’ George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time.
Take a look inside
tinyurl.com/Sanger200
August 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The NFCA is delighted to announce the launch of its new online exhibition - Sanger 200.
2025 marks 200 years since the birth of ‘Lord’ George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time.
Take a look inside
tinyurl.com/Sanger200
2025 marks 200 years since the birth of ‘Lord’ George Sanger, one of the most significant circus proprietors of all time.
Take a look inside
tinyurl.com/Sanger200
Clowns are performers of comedy and arts, usually wearing bright costumes and make up. Clowns commonly perform in circuses meaning they feature a lot in our National Fairground and Circus Archive held here @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
Some people consider clowns humorous right?... #EYAHumour 🤡
Some people consider clowns humorous right?... #EYAHumour 🤡
August 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Clowns are performers of comedy and arts, usually wearing bright costumes and make up. Clowns commonly perform in circuses meaning they feature a lot in our National Fairground and Circus Archive held here @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social
Some people consider clowns humorous right?... #EYAHumour 🤡
Some people consider clowns humorous right?... #EYAHumour 🤡
History Day North is in full swing!
Stop by our stand to learn more about our archives, National Fairground and Circus archive, Special Collections, rare books and heritage collection as well as our digital collections and exhibition programme 📚📜💾🖼️
#HistDayNorth #DCDC25
Stop by our stand to learn more about our archives, National Fairground and Circus archive, Special Collections, rare books and heritage collection as well as our digital collections and exhibition programme 📚📜💾🖼️
#HistDayNorth #DCDC25
July 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
History Day North is in full swing!
Stop by our stand to learn more about our archives, National Fairground and Circus archive, Special Collections, rare books and heritage collection as well as our digital collections and exhibition programme 📚📜💾🖼️
#HistDayNorth #DCDC25
Stop by our stand to learn more about our archives, National Fairground and Circus archive, Special Collections, rare books and heritage collection as well as our digital collections and exhibition programme 📚📜💾🖼️
#HistDayNorth #DCDC25
Who is joining us at #HistDayNorth and #DCDC25 @durham-university.bsky.social this year? 🎉
We can't wait to tell people about our amazing collections at History Day North tomorrow Tuesday 29th July 12:30-4:30pm!
We can't wait to tell people about our amazing collections at History Day North tomorrow Tuesday 29th July 12:30-4:30pm!
July 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Who is joining us at #HistDayNorth and #DCDC25 @durham-university.bsky.social this year? 🎉
We can't wait to tell people about our amazing collections at History Day North tomorrow Tuesday 29th July 12:30-4:30pm!
We can't wait to tell people about our amazing collections at History Day North tomorrow Tuesday 29th July 12:30-4:30pm!