Lunchtime Talk: Sheffield's 70s Skyline - The Architecture of Our City

A black and white photograph of Park Hill flats in Sheffield. Trees are visible in the foreground, and a young girl in a dress in visible peeking over a staircase on the right

Park Hill, Sheffield Star

Join us for a lunchtime event exploring the bold, challenging, and often controversial architectural legacy of 1970s Sheffield.

Delve into the city’s modernist and brutalist landmarks – both built and imagined – in this insightful conversation between a panel of local architects, academics and residents. They will reflect specifically on the iconic Park Hill and Hyde Park flats, examining how these monumental housing schemes evolved through ambition, decline, and regeneration.

They will also explore the broader architectural landscape of 1970s Sheffield, from concrete civic buildings to educational and industrial structures, considering their social context, design intent, and enduring impact.

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Weston Park Museum

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Suggested donation £5

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