About This Event

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, the Don Catchment Rivers Trust will host a talk at Sheffield’s Showroom Cinema, delving into how Victorian industry fundamentally reshaped the city’s rivers. The event begins at 7.30pm and draws upon recent archaeological discoveries from the industrial period to illuminate the dramatic physical transformation of local waterways. Speakers will present artefacts recovered directly from the riverbed, providing a tangible glimpse into the engineering feats and environmental shifts that defined the era. These objects, unearthed from beneath the water, offer a unique window into the past, revealing how the city’s growth altered the very course and character of its rivers. Tickets are priced at £6.13.

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