Zeppelins over Sheffield!
Fri 25 Sept · 11:30
Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library
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Zeppelins over Sheffield! will feature a presentation at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield. The event will recount the story of Sheffield's air raid during the First World War on September 25, 2026.
On the 25th September 1916, Sheffield suffered its only air raid during the First World War. Come and hear the story of the raid.
In September 1916, Sheffield suffered its only air raid during the First World War. A Zeppelin airship dropped bombs over the east side of the city. At least twenty-eight people lost their lives and many properties were damaged.
September 2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the raid. Join Mark Goodwill from Sheffield Local Studies Library and Sheffield City Archives, to hear the story of the raid. Mark's talk will include the history of the WW1 Zeppelin; its development, the wider Zeppelin campaign and Sheffield’s air defences.
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Zeppelins over Sheffield! takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:30.
Zeppelins over Sheffield! is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).
Entry to Zeppelins over Sheffield! is free.
Tickets for Zeppelins over Sheffield! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Zeppelins over Sheffield!
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Zeppelins over Sheffield! will feature a presentation at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield. The event will recount the story of Sheffield's air raid during the First World War on September 25, 2026.
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Organiser’s full description
On the 25th September 1916, Sheffield suffered its only air raid during the First World War. Come and hear the story of the raid.
In September 1916, Sheffield suffered its only air raid during the First World War. A Zeppelin airship dropped bombs over the east side of the city. At least twenty-eight people lost their lives and many properties were damaged.
September 2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the raid. Join Mark Goodwill from Sheffield Local Studies Library and Sheffield City Archives, to hear the story of the raid. Mark's talk will include the history of the WW1 Zeppelin; its development, the wider Zeppelin campaign and Sheffield’s air defences.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Carpenter Room Sheffield Central LibrarySurrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ
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When is Zeppelins over Sheffield!?
Zeppelins over Sheffield! takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:30.
Where is Zeppelins over Sheffield! taking place?
Zeppelins over Sheffield! is held at Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library in Sheffield (Surrey Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 1XZ).
How much are tickets for Zeppelins over Sheffield!?
Entry to Zeppelins over Sheffield! is free.
How do I get tickets for Zeppelins over Sheffield!?
Tickets for Zeppelins over Sheffield! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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