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Ex-BBC Radio Star puts Hadfields Steelworks in the frame
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…
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Stan Shaw Memorial
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).…
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BBC Radio Interview with Portland Works chair now available
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…
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A Career-Making Opportunity by Callum Sangster
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…
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The Works volunteer, an interview with Dave Beautyman
This month we had the chance to sit down with Dave Beautyman, a longstanding volunteer at Portland Works. Over the years, Dave has undertaken many tasks that have led to the repair of our building and the maintenance of its…
Read More New “Saving Portland Works” film launch attracts dignitaries and media
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…
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A Fascinating Discovery – Wartime Certificate Display
Whilst a group of volunteers began clearing the cellars underneath a block here at Portland Works, they were very surprised to discover an interesting piece of history that had been lying there for many years. This was found to be…
Read More Tributes and thanks to our volunteers in 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,…
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Dr Chris Corker elected chair of Portland Works board of directors
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…
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