professorvanessa

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professorvanessa

@professorvaness

Director of City & Culture Shef Uni Professor & historian of fairs, film, circus, sideshows & variety. Proud Chair Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust

Sheffield University Katılım Ağustos 2012

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·26 Kas

So proud to be Chair of such an incredible building run by amazing volunteers.

Morecambe Winter Gardens@MorecambeWG

The Morecambe Winter Gardens has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Services. Our 45 volunteers are overwhelmed & delighted #KAVS2023

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University of Sheffield Player@UniShefPlayer·2 Kas

What stories hide behind the stage of the @MorecambeWG? @professorvaness reveals how this iconic theatre’s history challenges what we think we know about seaside entertainment. Listen on The Player: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/morecam…

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@Adelai05 @SeasideFerry @otsfestival You’re welcome 💕 it I miss the sea in landlocked Sheffield

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Gill Hughes@Adelai05·12 Eki

And you gave a mention to my childhood #Seaside #hometown of #NewBrighton so that was a treat ! Loved all the postcard illustrations. Thank you @SeasideFerry @otsfestival @professorvaness

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Gill Hughes@Adelai05·12 Eki

That was such a great talk on #Seaside #Architecture tonight @otsfestival in land locked #Sheffield. Thank you @SeasideFerry - having followed you for years on here it was so lovely to witness your passion and knowledge for all things “seaside” in person at last.

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Jackie Powell@HEPP_Jackie·13 Eki

@Adelai05 @SeasideFerry @otsfestival @professorvaness I’m away and missing @otsfestival this year. Always some great sessions!

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Feeling very proud @TheatresTrust

University of Sheffield Player@UniShefPlayer

Morecambe Winter Gardens was almost lost — now it’s being restored. In our new video and podcast series, we hear from volunteers, experts, and the people saving this landmark. Watch & listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/morecam… @MorecambeWG #Heritage #Restoration #Morecambe

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Morecambe Winter Gardens@MorecambeWG·18 Eyl

For Heritage Open Days 2025, this weekend We are putting on a 'show'. Vintage stalls, prints of historic paintings for sale (donated by Morecambe BID), Artists' paintings, teddy bear sale and children's teddy bear tombola! The cafe is open as usual and Peter Jetson in playing.

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Dave: The Steel City Snapper@steelcitysnaps·22 Ağu

@professorvaness @sheffield_hods @heritageopenday @Heritage_Angel @CouncillorSaf @VisitSheffield @sheffielduni Yes, it’s great that the university supports the Heritage Open Days 👏 I’ve been on a few cool tours of university buildings during HODs too 😊

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@SeasideFerry @allan_brodie54 @stuiewood Fantastic loved it 💕💕

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Dr Kathryn Ferry@SeasideFerry·2 Eyl

I'm chairing this event and we've got a packed programme. Pioneering film of #blackpool and #morecambe with commentary by @professorvaness and @allan_brodie54, Postcards from #Cleethorpes with @stuiewood, #Scarborough400 with John Oxley, a quiz AND the awards

Seaside Heritage Network@seaside_network

The results are in for our #BucketandSpadeList Top Ten seaside experiences 2025! If you want to join us for the big announcement at our #BigDayIn on 6 Sept we'd love to see you. FREE sign up here seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcomin…

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Morecambe Winter Gardens@MorecambeWG·19 Ağu

On Saturday 6 September, join us for an extraordinary opportunity to experience the insights of Neil Brand, Britain’s foremost silent cinema composer and a world-renowned expert on silent film. Two captivating shows: morecambewintergardens.com/whats-on/

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·22 Ağu

@amerjitbasi @steelcitysnaps @sheffield_hods @heritageopenday @Heritage_Angel @CouncillorSaf @VisitSheffield Great to be involved

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Amerjit Basi@amerjitbasi·22 Ağu

@steelcitysnaps @sheffield_hods @heritageopenday @Heritage_Angel @CouncillorSaf @professorvaness @VisitSheffield Love Heritage Open Days!

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Dave: The Steel City Snapper@steelcitysnaps·21 Ağu

This evening I attended the @sheffield_hods launch event at the Town Hall for the @heritageopenday next month! There were speeches from Cllr Janet Ridler @Heritage_Angel (who co-ordinates Sheffield’s Heritage Open Days) and Lord Mayor @CouncillorSaf and there was cake and drinks!

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·22 Ağu

@steelcitysnaps @sheffield_hods @heritageopenday @Heritage_Angel @CouncillorSaf @VisitSheffield Thank Dave great pictures delighted the @sheffielduni is involved

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words@otsfestival·15 Ağu

The wait is over! 🎉 The new programme for @sheffielduni's Off the Shelf Festival of Words is out! Highlights: ✍️ Poet Lemn Sissay 🏰 Historian Lucy Worsley 🎭 and the brilliant Alison Steadman and many, many more! Book your tickets👇 bit.ly/3UZOuGL

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CEO @ Salford CVS 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈@CEOSalfordCVS·7 Ağu

Great to see two of my favourite places awarded significant grant funding from Historic England today - Salford Lads & Girls Club and the Winter Gardens in Morecambe 🎉💕 #Salford #Morecambe @salfordladsclub @MorecambeWG @HistoricEngland @professorvaness

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·8 Ağu

So proud hardest grant ever submitted

Morecambe Winter Gardens@MorecambeWG

Heritage at Risk Award for Morecambe Winter Gardens Read all about it on our website: morecambewintergardens.com/heritage-at-ri… #lizzicolllinge #lancashirecountycouncil #universityofsheffield #dcms #historicengland #ukspf #historicbuildings #theatrestrust #coastalcommunities #artscouncilengland

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·8 Ağu

@salfordladsclub @HistoricEngland Well done from all at @MorecambeWG

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Salford Lads' Club@salfordladsclub·7 Ağu

BIG NEWS INDEED ‼️Thanks To A Huge Grant From @HistoricEngland We Will Now Be Able To Carry Out Essential Repairs To Our Beautiful Club 💚

Salford City Council@SalfordCouncil

🚨 Big news for Salford! @HistoricEngland has awarded £437,961 to help preserve the iconic @salfordladsclub 🧱🎉 A vital step in protecting this Grade II listed landmark and its incredible legacy of youth support. 🙌 #SalfordLadsClub #Heritage #HistoricEngland #Salford

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professorvanessa@professorvaness·8 Ağu

@CEOSalfordCVS @salfordladsclub @MorecambeWG @HistoricEngland Totally agree so delighted my favourite building in Salford 💕& congratulations from all at @MorecambeWG (Vanessa proud Chair) we should do mutual support visits

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Dr Kathryn Ferry@SeasideFerry·28 Tem

If you like the #Lincolnsirecoast then you'll like this podcast. I'm in episode 11 talking about #butlins at #skegness and @professorvaness is up next on #circuses memoryinabottle.co.uk/podcast

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@MorecambeWG @Adelai05 @SeasideFerry @otsfestival @TheatresTrust @sheffield_hods @heritageopenday @Heritage_Angel