Ruth is a poet based in Sheffield. Their work has been widely published in anthologies including 'Five: An Anthology' and 'Like Flyering for the Revolution: The Verve Anthology of Protest’; and in magazines including The North, Route 57, and Pennine Platform.
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.
With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK's most popular poets. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside.
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.
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the Godfather of Punk Poetry and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.
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.
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.