From launching their own festival to championing marginalised voices, Sheffield’s indie booksellers have found strength in working together. Ruby Deakin meets the people putting community before competition. Sheffield wouldn’t be Sheffield without its independent businesses. Across the city, our local shops, cafés, pubs and community hubs are fighting to keep the streets busy and bustling,...
Two of Crookes’s most-loved indie businesses have come together to launch a brand-new, first-of-its-kind venture on School Road. Named Proof Bar, the bookshop bar is the latest addition to Sheffield’s thriving small business scene, bringing a unique ‘drink and browse’ experience to book lovers in the area. Novel Books and Cloud Coffee Co have been...
Nestled in a cosy corner on the border of Nether Edge and Highfield, the brand-new Sheffield Yarn Shop hopes to be a vibrant community hub for local crafters. With a vast array of materials and goodies on offer, this warm and welcoming spot is every knitter and crocheter’s dream, whether you’re looking to restock your...
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