Tell us about you…

I moved to Sheffield from Manchester in 2013 to study English Literature. I do a lot of writing, mostly on music, but sometimes on ‘proper’ things as well.

What does Sheffield mean to you?

Creative shamelessness – I never expected Sheffield to be national leaders in covering buildings in art and words. I can’t think of anywhere else that is so unapologetic about public art.

What’s your favourite Sheffield place?

Western Bank Library. Attached to The Arts Tower by a floating walkway – but less famous than its skyline-defining neighbour – the University’s humanities library is all straight lines, wooden paneling and black leather. They talk a lot about 60s design and brutalist architecture around here, but Western Bank’s reading room, with views of Weston Park's pond, is at least as impressive as your best car parks and Park Hills. Loads of books, too.

What would you do to improve the city?

Something better with West Street. Literally anything.