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Broomhill Community Library - FORK TALK!

Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BR

  • 15 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

Paul Iseard, who ran the Famous Sheffield Shop, will open the ‘fork talk’ with a quiz, before taking us on the journey of the humble table fork from the Persian Empire to the British dining room. Bring an item of cutlery to share and test Paul.

Sheffield is the home of cutlery making. At this event we will discover the fascinating story of one of our everyday objects - the fork. A relatively recent introduction to our daily mealtimes but what did people use before and how did this new custom evolve.
Also an opportunity to find out about that mystery cutlery piece you may have hidden away at home.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:
1900 - 2100

Location & directions

Broomhill Community Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BR

Directions:
Broomhill Library is 100 m uphill from the junction of Taptonville Road and Fulwood Road and is on the right side of Taptonville Road. There are bus stops nearby on various routes from the City Centre and other districts. Nearby on-street parking.
Contact on day:
Kathy Harbord

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The library entrance from street level is only via two short flights of steps. Inside the building there is no lift.

Additional information

Max number of people:
40
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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