Explore the fundamentals of poetry with poet Suzannah Evans Furnass.
Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space.
Taking place each October, Off the Shelf presents a varied festival programme, with hundreds of events covering the whole literary spectrum across fiction and nonfiction, poetry, politics, journalism, music, history and science.
The train line that links Sheffield with Manchester was completed in 1894 and is still going strong 125 years later. Part of its route runs through the beautiful Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park, offering not just stunning views from the train windows but also ease of access to a host of pretty peak villages and breath-taking scenery.
Verbal Gerbil is a spoken word organisation promoting and developing the next generation of poets.
Whether you're hunting for niche non‑fiction, Sheffield‑themed titles, or your next poetry favourite, this thoughtfully curated shop is an enriching stop on any literary tour of the city.
Frank Sidebottom Calling is a fast-paced, satirical spoken word comedy show by award-winning The 4 Johns. Comedy, poetry and anarchic humour, it's where Billy Bragg meets Monty Python for a pint.
The Walkley Press is an independent card and gift shop offering fun, pretty, arty and quirky things for the important people in your life
The Calm Edit is a creative studio offering emotionally supportive planning tools, poetic printables, and Bohemian jewellery.