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 Perfectly preserved Victorian Manor house |
Off A635 Barnsley Road Sheffield, North Yorkshire DN5 7XJ United Kingdom +44 1302 722 598 |
Brodsworth Hall is a fully furnished Victorian country house. Its original contents have been carefully preserved by English Heritage and the house, with its elegant hallways, silk-lined walls and unchanged servants' quarters, has real atmosphere. Over 30 rooms are on view. In the Target House is an exhibition about the family who lived at the hall and the servants who looked after them. Relax or picnic in the gardens with their fine terraces, croquet lawn, and rose garden, or try some delicious refreshments in the tearoom. The hall will take about 20 minutes to reach by taxi from Sheffield city centre. Admission: House & gardens: £6.60 Adults; £5.50 Concessions; £3.50 Children. Gardens only: £4.60 Adults; £3.50 Concessions; £2.30 Children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gallery of contemporary fine art |
178 Middlewood Rd Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 1TD United Kingdom +44 114 285 2665 http://www.cupolagallery.com/ |
Innovative paintings, sculptures, glassware and other artefacts are stunningly displayed in an informal setting here. All visitors are offered free tea and coffee (and chocolate cake on Saturdays) while they view. Work by new and established artists from throughout Britain and Europe is displayed in an annual programme of around 10 exhibitions. (A mailing list with details is available on request). Anyone interested in buying work should enquire about interest-free credit (over 12 months). It is open on Sundays in December. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City centre museum: focuses on 19th and 20th century art |
Surrey St Leader House Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1XZ United Kingdom +44 114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
The Graves Gallery gives a focus to late 19th and 20th century European and 20th century British art. Its high-ceilinged rooms are sympathetically lit and its displays are informative and uncluttered. Paintings by some of art's biggest names are held here: Matisse, Gwen John, Stanley Spencer and Picasso are represented and a generous overview allows you to trace art history from 1850 onward. Important touring exhibitions are often on view, and specifically local themes are part of the remit. Especially impressive are the examples of chidren's art on display. A shop and an excellent cafe are also available. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old masters and contemporary art exhibitions |
Western Bank Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 2PT United Kingdom +44 114 278 2612 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
The Mappin Art Gallery shares a 19th century neo-classical mansion home with the City Museum. Situated in Sheffield's Weston Park, the gallery houses an eclectic collection including old masters, 18th and 19th century paintings and contemporary art. The main permanent collections include: "Faces, Vistas and Beliefs: European Painting 1550-1750", which is a display highlighting the traditional focus of religion, landscapes and portraits in the artwork of our European ancestors. "People, legend and nature: British painting 1750-1900", which consists of paintings marking the onset of the industrial age in British history (which has particular relevance to Sheffield and its surrounding area) is also well worth a visit. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best in photography and sculpture |
Arundel Gate Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2PP United Kingdom +44 114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
The impressive Millennium Galleries building is a light, bright, modern space - a showcase for the best in modern and traditional art, photography and sculpture. Main exhibitions change approximately every three months, thanks to a partnership with London's Tate Gallery. Long term exhibitions include an excellent "Metalwork" display, which illustrates the city's rich industrial history, and the city's comprehensive Ruskin Collection of Art, which has now been moved to the Galleries. Admission is free to most exhibitions; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish new gallery, featuring local artists |
Ashgate House 9-13 Ashgate Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 3BZ United Kingdom +44 114 267 8883 |
S10 is a new and stylish art gallery, which allows visitors to view the work of contemporary artists in comfortable, attractive surroundings. S10 has up to 15 artists exhibiting a number of works at any one time. All do so for free, with commission from the sale of their work going to the F.A.B.L.E. Charity (working to help people with epilepsy), which owns and runs the space. All types of work are on display, from paintings to sculpture and jewellery. Local, regional and disabled artists are regularly featured. Exhibitions change frequently, and there is usually a mix of traditional country scenes, religious iconography, modern pop art and locally inspired pieces. Art lovers, or anyone else looking for unique work to hang in their own home, should certainly check this gallery out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Sheffield's industrial heritage |
Whiteley Woods Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom +44 114 272 2106 http://www.simt.co.uk/ |
Visit Shepherd Wheel, also known as "Mr Shepherd's Grinding Shop", for a taste of Sheffield's industrial heritage. Used to grind cutlery, the site, which lies in the picturesque Whiteley Woods beside the River Porter, was operational from the 1500s to the 1930s. The Wheel is named after a Mr Shepherd, who employed dozens of workers here in 1784, when water-powered grinding works were very common along the riverbanks of Sheffield. However, the lethal dust from the grindstones ensured that few grinders ever saw old age, with 50 per cent of workers dying before the age of 30. Some of the old machines are still kept here and visitors who see them will get a very strong sense of just how dreadful conditions once were here, despite the lovely woodland setting. Admission: Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallery of contemporary photography, film and video |
1 Brown Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2BS United Kingdom +44 114 281 2077 http://www.sitegallery.org/ |
The Site Gallery, which specializes in contemporary photographic art, is located in Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter. The modern gallery exhibits photography, film and video, including the work of popular, national artists as well as local unknowns, as well as work in progress. The centre also offers seminars, workshops and courses for people of all ages and abilities. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome to make use of the studios, dark rooms and multi media facilities for a small one-off charge. A monthly or yearly pass can also be purchased on request. For local and visiting artists or enthusiasts, the Site Gallery is a space where knowledge, skills, ideas and methods can be exchanged, shared and developed. For this reason all exhibitions are temporary. The Site Cafe, which specializes in Mediterranean food and drink, is located within the Site gallery. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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