2nd June 2025 – Meersbrook Hall: recovering 250 years of a Georgian Mansion – Ken Dash

Ken Dash, a well known local archaeologist and historian gave a very interesting and informative analysis of the history of Meersbrook Hall and how Sheffield grew during this time. The Hall was built in 1759 by John Roebuck, the literal meaning of Meersbrook being “boundary brook” indicating that at some time, the brook was a … Read more

Mon 19th May 2025 – “Plants with Mettle” – Prof Alan Baker

Following a 37-year academic career at Sheffield University, Alan Baker was Professor of Botany (Ecology and Environmental Science) at the University of Melbourne, Australia, from 2000 until 2008. He now lives back in the UK but continues his active engagement with many research institutions around the world. It was while at Sheffield that his interest … Read more

14th April 2025 – Sheffield Castle Recent Excavation Results – Ashley Tuck

Ashley Tuck is Research Manager at the Sheffield office of Wessex Archaeology, who have been appointed to undertake excavation work by the developers of the former Castle Market site and Sheffield City Council on the historic remains of Sheffield Castle. Until the recent demolition of the market and proposed redevelopment, the remains had been hidden … Read more