Marco Foley, Author at Portland Works, Sheffield

Upcoming Event: The Hawley Collection “Name on a knife project”

25 May 2022

Join us a for a fascinating talk by Nick Duggan from The Hawley Collection “Name on a Knife” Project Date: Wednesday 20 July 7.00pm – 9.00pm Nick Duggan from The Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield presents an…

Upcoming Event: The origins of gin-making and modern techniques with tour and tasting

25 May 2022

Elliott Rose of Loxley Gin School and Tour Guide talks about the history of gin-making techniques, and the modern types and flavours. Date: Wednesday 15th June 7.00pm – 9.00pm Elliott Rose of Locksley Gin school & tour guide based in…

Ex-BBC Radio Star puts Hadfields Steelworks in the frame

29 April 2022

Popular Radio Presenter, Gerry Kersey returns to the spotlight next month in an exhibition of 16 new artworks depicting his family’s connection to the massive Hadfields Steelworks in Sheffield. Date: Wednesday 18th May 7.00pm-9.00pm Gerry will be presenting a lecture…

Stan Shaw Memorial

9 February 2022

Stan Shaw Memorial Service & Appeal Launch – Sheffield Cathedral, Sunday 27th February 4.00pm You’re invited to attend the Memorial Service for Stan Shaw, the last of Sheffield’s ‘Little Mesters’ on Sunday 27th February 2022 at 4.00pm (seated for 3.40pm).…

BBC Radio Interview with Portland Works chair now available

1 December 2021

With thanks to the BBC and to Andy Kershaw, the producer of our “Saving Portland Works” film, we now have a recording of Portland Works chair, Dr Chris Corker’s recent interview on BBC Radio Sheffield. In this 10 minute chat…

New “Saving Portland Works” film launch attracts dignitaries and media

11 November 2021

This week, we launched a new documentary film called “Saving Portland Works” that tells the story of how our iconic building was rescued from development. The film features interviews with some of the people at the heart of the campaign…

Tributes and thanks to our volunteers in 2021

21 June 2021

We wanted to say thank you to our volunteers who support Portland Works in so many ways – from restoring the fabric of the building to giving talks and tours on the history of the factory, helping out at events,…

Dr Chris Corker elected chair of Portland Works board of directors

1 June 2021

Portland Works is delighted to announce that Dr Chris Corker, business historian and lecturer in management at the University of York, has been elected chair of the Works’ board. He takes over from John Rouse, who has resigned after more…

A roller coaster ride for Only Lucky Dogs Theatre

25 May 2021

This year has been a roller coaster ride for our partners Only Lucky Dogs Theatre. The company has spent the last 12 months planning its first season at Portland Works and after all the ups and downs of lockdown is…

Do you have a piece of Sheffield history?

12 May 2021

Portland Works is to launch an international search for cutlery made at the Sheffield factory in the last century. In 1914, Portland Works (then known as Mosley’s) became the first place to make stainless steel cutlery. Its “Rusnorstain” cutlery became…

Posts by Marco Foley

Upcoming Event: The Hawley Collection “Name on a knife project”

Upcoming Event: The origins of gin-making and modern techniques with tour and tasting

Ex-BBC Radio Star puts Hadfields Steelworks in the frame

Stan Shaw Memorial

BBC Radio Interview with Portland Works chair now available

New “Saving Portland Works” film launch attracts dignitaries and media

Tributes and thanks to our volunteers in 2021

Dr Chris Corker elected chair of Portland Works board of directors

A roller coaster ride for Only Lucky Dogs Theatre

Do you have a piece of Sheffield history?

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