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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Director Asma Kabadeh and cinematographer Darshan Gajjar tell the story of Halima, the first Somali woman in Sheffield, through the eyes of Najma, a researcher who moved to the city from Somalia at eleven. Najma discovers Halima’s short storybook in the Sheffield Library and attempts to fill in the gaps by exploring the contradictions and omissions of what Halima recorded of her life.

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Sheffield General Cemetery

A hillside spot for both the living and the dead, containing stories of wars, epidemics, floods and more between 1836 and 1978. Today it's rich in history, wildlife and architecture. Look out for upcoming gigs, film screenings and exhibitions.

Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walks

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Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.

Paula Akpan in conversation with Sile Sibanda: When We Ruled

Wed. 9 July 2025

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Hear historian Paula Akpan tell a game-changing history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent, yet beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names.

Eelyn Lee

An artist and filmmaker, exploring race, identity and ‘othering’, and challenging commonly accepted narratives of past, present and future.