The Sheffield Blitz
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HY
The Sheffield Blitz changed the face of Sheffield city centre for ever. Over two nights in December 1940 the bombs rained down, thousands of people were left homeless and hundreds killed. The landscape of Sheffield city centre was changed for ever, it would never be the same again.
This illustrated talk by historian Janet Ridler looks at how people lived, worked and played in wartime Sheffield, telling the story of the Sheffield Blitz through the people, places and events which form such an important part of Sheffield's story, and looking at how today's city centre has been shaped by those fateful nights over 85 years ago, if you know where to look.
The talk will take place in Sheffield Town Hall which stood at the heart of the bombing during December 1940, and where Winston Churchill gave his famous V for Victory sign to crowds of Sheffielders after the Blitz from the Town Hall Balcony.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1300-1400
Location & directions
Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2HY
- Directions:
- Meet at the main entrance to Sheffield Town Hall on Pinstone Street.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Prebook via Eventbrite
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sheffield-blitz-tickets-1993294682052?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 15 Aug 2026 10:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
