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Deborah


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Am going to the Sheffield gig with my 15yr old son. He was cross with me for not taking him to Brixton and made me promise him that I'd take him with me if Pulp played again. I'm very touched that 1) he isn't sick of Pulp 2) he wants to hang out with me! I've only ever been to Sheffield once before. Suggestions gratefully received for places to go. My son is into second hand record shops and vintage clothes. Also recommendations for eating out: he likes curry (impossible to get a decent one here in Cornwall).

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Jazza


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Well I'm not a Sheffield dweller but I've been a few times and the record collector which is just up from the university is a good record shop.

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Well, I would recommend the Graves Art Gallery above the Central Library (http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/graves-gallery/home) although you'll just miss the excellent Warhol exhibition but you will be able to see the Damien Hirst that Jarvis has leant to the gallery. Just across the road is the Millenium Galleries as well. Not many record shops anymore but you can go to Record Collector in Broomhill (233 Fulwood Rd, S10 3BA), justly the most famous record shop in Sheffield (although I can't guarantee that the vinyl section will be open). The best area for vintage clothes etc is Division Street in the Devonshire Quarter (http://www.sheffield-central.com/devonshireqtr.htm) A trip to Rare and Racey could be in order where you can buy original artwork by former Pulp member Tim Allcard (and probably even see him riding his bicycle around) as well as lots of old and collectible books and records. If you like honking atonal free jazz then that's the place to be! There are literally hundreds of curry houses in Sheffield and if you're in the city centre I'll probably recommend Aagrah (http://www.leopoldsquare.com/sheffield-restaurants#aagrah) just a chain restaurant but still nice if a bit pricy. If you want lousy, to the point of agressive, service, no ambience, dirt cheap but fantastic curries then we always go the Mangla on Spital Hill (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186364-d802020-Reviews-Mangla-Sheffield_South_Yorkshire_England.html) It definitely divides opinion but gets my vote any day of the week. It is in very rough area of town but one of the bonuses is that you get to along the Wicker and see where Jarvis used to squat in the '80's. Hope this helps and if you need anymore tips just give me a shout.



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I think Hayle has the largest concentration of curry houses in the county, haven't tried 'em though.



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Wow!! Cheers for that! I was meaning to ask about this too.
It's always nice to see a new place through the eyes of the locals rather than just doing the usual touristy things :)

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In RE: to Sheffield Curries, I wouldn't personally bother with Aagrah as you can go to one of those anywhere.

If you're going to be popping up to Record Collector in Broomhill, I highly recommend Balti King which is just across the road, or Zara's just up the hill in Crookes.

There's plenty of charity shops around Broomhill and Crookes too which may or may not satisfy your 'vintage clothes' requirements :). If you don't fancy a curry, Lokanta in Broomhill is amazing, and there are many excellent places to eat on London Road which is closer to town (Zeugma is a personal favourite, but not for the veggies!)



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I second Zara's - went there last month when I was up in Sheffield and was really impressed. If you're down Shalesmoor / Kelham Island way you should try Seven Stars which was always good when I visited Sheffield regularly.

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what about that record shop just up from the station, that was mighty good when I was in Sheffield for about 48 hours? sold loads of dance stuff if my memory serves me? or was that Manchester?

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Jazza


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Sounds like Manchester

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Deborah


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Bumping this as it might be useful for others.

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Oh yeah, and close to Rare & Racey (one of my favourite book shops in this country), any tour should take in the flat on the next street that Jarvis plummeted from.

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Was that Deborah on Shaun Keavney just now plugging Pulp for a MASO? Good work!



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Yes it was me! Now in town centre. First stop Sallies at the market for a bacon butty. Enjoying eavesdropping on the banter.

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Jazza


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It's like some massive game of hide and seek

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Have enjoyed my first proper trip to Sheffield. Wandered round City centre and then to Devonshire Quarter. Bought my son a hoody in Simple skate shop and he was told to take a prize draw sticker off the Christmas tree and he won a pair of skate shoes! Loved Rare & Racy. Went to see the Hirst painting. Everyone has been amazingly welcoming & friendly but then I'm a southerner so I'm not used to Northern hospitality. Went to an amazing Georgian red brick pub while I was waiting for son to arrive (can't remember what it was called - brown something? Just like being in someone's house). Had dinner in Aagrah - I though it was great (you should see what passes for curry in Cornwall). No Leadmill for me tomorrow as I'm assuming they wouldn't let son in as he's 15 and anyway we're staying nr Meadowhall. Son has now decided he wants to come to university here!

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In all seriousness, where are we all meeting up? I've never been to Sheffield before and I don't want to get lost.

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Hi Sarah,

As I mentioned on one of the other threads, lost track of which, there seems to be a lot of queuing angst in some quarters of Wimbledon proportions coupled with lack of much in the way of meeting places - as I remember it, the arena area is one of those rather functional out of town developments, though I would have thought it must have some souless chain establishment at the very least. We could all print out one of these and wave them about/attach to our persons. Quite a few people seem to have seats though or no intention of practicing to be Arctic explorers, so there should be some possibilities. Nearest pub on google maps is http://www.nooseandgibbetinn.co.uk/, scary name, who knows!

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There's a pub directly opposite the Arena- has a hanging man outside. It's fairly decent, but gets busy. Signed up just to post that!

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A famous local highwayman called Spence Broughton operated in the area. He was caught and hanged and left in a gibbet near the arena as a warning to others. The address of the Arena is Broughton lane.

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Ah there you go then. I never knew that! Anyway- pub is ok. A good place if you're looking for somewhere to meet. Alternatively there is a Burger King fairly near too, but I'd recommend the pub personally.

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Jazza wrote:

Well I'm not a Sheffield dweller but I've been a few times and the record collector which is just up from the university is a good record shop.

LP records just across the from the Rutland Arms on Brown street is excellent, carries more harder to find items- its next door to an Amazing Buritto place as well

cutcopy wrote:

what about that record shop just up from the station, that was mighty good when I was in Sheffield for about 48 hours? sold loads of dance stuff if my memory serves me? or was that Manchester?

Thats LP - hes moved just a bit to the left, past the Showroom theatre.

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PS if youre still in town, take a walk towards London Road, near the local Sainsburys. Theres a HUGE piece of Jarvis poetry on the side of the student flats that are there...
Also, if you can afford it, get a taxi to the Greystones in Nether Edge - a favourite haunt of indie rock favourites like Elbow, Hawley and Mr Cocker. Amazing beer and lovely food.


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Deborah wrote:

Have enjoyed my first proper trip to Sheffield. Wandered round City centre and then to Devonshire Quarter. Bought my son a hoody in Simple skate shop and he was told to take a prize draw sticker off the Christmas tree and he won a pair of skate shoes! Loved Rare & Racy. Went to see the Hirst painting. Everyone has been amazingly welcoming & friendly but then I'm a southerner so I'm not used to Northern hospitality. Went to an amazing Georgian red brick pub while I was waiting for son to arrive (can't remember what it was called - brown something? Just like being in someone's house). Had dinner in Aagrah - I though it was great (you should see what passes for curry in Cornwall). No Leadmill for me tomorrow as I'm assuming they wouldn't let son in as he's 15 and anyway we're staying nr Meadowhall. Son has now decided he wants to come to university here!

 The pub you went to was the Brown Bear, good choice, it is very nice indeed. Glad you enjoyed your time in Sheffield.



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I've just passed a hair salon called His &Hers

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