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

Family Activities: Sheffield Inventions

Free, donations welcome

© Andy Brown

Sheffield people have invented all sorts of things – from stainless steel to shorthand; from artificial bones to bobsleds. This is your chance to design your own Sheffield invention that could make the world a better place!

All materials will be supplied.

This event will be taking place following government guidance on Covid-19 measures.

Times and locations:

2nd August, 12pm–3pm – Weston Park Museum

4th August, 12pm–3pm – Kelham Island Museum

6th August, 12pm–3pm – Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

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