sarahkenny

Hi, I'm looking to speak to anybody who grew up and was a teenager in 80s Sheffield! (Also researching 1960s and 1970s if you fit that bracket!) I’m a PhD student in the Department of History at the University of Sheffield and I'm in the process of researching the experiences of young people in Sheffield between 1965 and 1990. If you danced, shopped, went to school, or socialised in Sheffield at any stage during these years I'd love to hear your memories and experiences of growing up in the city. If you'd be interested in speaking to me, know someone who would, or would like any more information, please do contact me on [email protected]. With best wishes, Sarah Kenny

Hello, I'm looking to speak to anybody who grew up in 60s, 70s, or 80s Sheffield! I’m a PhD student in the Department of History at the University of Sheffield and I'm in the process of researching the experiences of young people in Sheffield between 1965 and 1990. If you danced, shopped, went to school, or socialised in Sheffield at any stage during these years I'd love to hear your memories and experiences of growing up in the city. If you'd be interested in speaking to me, know someone who would, or would like any more information, please do contact me on [email protected]. With best wishes, Sarah Kenny

Thanks everyone for getting in touch- I really do appreciate it. Again I have to apologise for not replying sooner but this project is now my main priority so I will be able to dedicate much more time to it. I will PM you all replies individually. Thanks again, Sarah

Hello mabel lily and LA Blade, Sorry for the delay in reply, I've had PhD proposal deadlines and unfortunately this project has had to take a backseat. I will PM both of you with a bit more information about my work and hopefully you will be able (and willing!) to help. Thank-you both very much for getting in touch. Kind regards, Sarah

That's very kind Colin, thank-you very much!

Hello, I'm a post-grad student at the University of Sheffield. I'm doing research into mod culture in Sheffield in the early to mid 1960s. I already know quite a lot about the local Sheffield music scene from earlier research. What I'm really interested in is speaking to people about their memories of being a mod at this time. This is a study about young people, culture, and class. I'd be so appreciative of anybody willing to share their memories with me! If this is something you'd like to do then send me a personal message or ask any questions you have on here. This is a brilliant way to learn something about the youth of Sheffield in the 1960s, and I'm very excited to see what I find! Thanks!

Hi zeke, That would be much appreciated! I will PM you some more details about my research.

Hi, I'm a post-grad student at the University of Sheffield. I'm doing research into youth culture in Sheffield from the early 1960s to the mid 1980s. I know that there are no archived versions of the Top Star Special (which is such a shame!) and I'd be really interested in having a look at them. If anybody does know how to contact John Firminger then I'd be so grateful if you could let me know! I've done numerous searches and come across places to buy his books, but nowhere to contact him! Thanks very much