A beloved neighbourhood favourite, Hillsborough Bookshop has a strong focus on children’s books and fostering a love of reading within the local community.
Founded in 2022 and run by Rosie and Sarah, Juno champions underrepresented voices across fiction and non‑fiction, with a strong focus on women, queer, disabled, working‑class, northern and global majority authors
Based in the Loxley area of Sheffield, The Blind Mole sell industrial salvage, antiques, mid-century design, vintage furniture, homewares & curios.
"After living in Sheffield for three years, I’ve realised that the best part about it is how diverse and well-connected each neighbourhood is because it makes it so easy to explore the city and its surrounding areas. There are so many things to do and visit, from independent coffee shops and vintage stores to museums, parks, and the Peak District, which is a must-see for everyone who’s got a day off and wants to relax and explore."
Tim tells us why Sheffield is a place where start-up independents have a chance.
Tabitha studied LLB (Hons) Law at Sheffield Hallam and is now working as a barrister at Park Square Barristers in Leeds where she practises criminal law and acts as an independent advocate for both the prosecution and defence.
Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.
Scavenger is a unique business that upcycles old climbing gear to create useful and beautiful alternatives to sending retired climbing gear to landfill. By keeping the designs simple but beautiful, Scavenger aims to create unique products that are easy to repair and are designed to last forever. In this way they are repurposed to continue their adventures.
Rhyme and Reason Booksellers are an Aladdin's cave of books in Hunter's Bar. It has been part of the community for over two decades selling an extensive selection of both children and adult books.
StarmoreBoss is a boutique and bespoke off-licence retailing specialist quality wine, craft beer and intriguing spirits.