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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…

A Career-Making Opportunity by Callum Sangster

21 November 2021

In the world of Public Relations, work experience is essential to building a successful and rewarding career. As Maria Montessori said, ‘Only practical work and experience lead the young to maturity’, I did not know how true this was until…

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…

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…

Hear Portland Works on BBC Radio Sheffield

22 February 2021

There’s been a lively discussion on BBC Radio Sheffield recently about cutlery, with listeners phoning in about all the different knives, forks and spoons they use. Who knew pickle forks were a thing? Our outreach and education officer Stella Howe…

New Portland Works Theater Season Featured in Press

5 January 2021

The upcoming theatre season at Portland Works in collabaration with Only Lucky Dogs was featured in the Sheffield Telegraph today. The article praised the content and optimism of the plans and outlined each of the performers. “Theatre company Only Lucky…

Portland Works receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

9 October 2020

Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including Portland Works have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage Grants of up to £1 million will deliver a lifeline for the heritage sector in England…

“Sheffield landmark captured by city legend, Joe Scarborough” – Sheffield Star

15 May 2019

Following the successful auction of limited edition #1 of 200 at this weekend’s Open Day, prints of the new Portland Works painting, created by Yorkshire artist Joe Scarborough, are now available to purchase online. The Sheffield Star today published a…

Video: Open Day at Portland Works

9 May 2019

The Sheffield Star newspaper has posted a video interview with Stella Howe, our outreach and education officer, ahead of this Saturday’s Portland Works open day. You can view the video online here and we hope to see you on Saturday!…

Portland Works Ale Marks 140 Years of History

25 April 2019

Volunteers at Portland Works, Sheffield, take a break to toast the 140th anniversary of the opening of the famous cutlery factory on Randall Street where the first stainless steel products were manufactured in 1914. A special ‘Anniversary Ale’ has been…

In The News

BBC Radio Interview with Portland Works chair now available

A Career-Making Opportunity by Callum Sangster

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

Dr Chris Corker elected chair of Portland Works board of directors

Hear Portland Works on BBC Radio Sheffield

New Portland Works Theater Season Featured in Press

Portland Works receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

“Sheffield landmark captured by city legend, Joe Scarborough” – Sheffield Star

Video: Open Day at Portland Works

Portland Works Ale Marks 140 Years of History

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