Sheffield Great Flood of 1864

To commemorate the Sheffield great Flood of 1864, photographer Martyn Pearson has created two exhibitions of contemporary photography. One exhibition follows the path of the flood from Dale Dyke Dam to the Wicker Arches in the Centre of Sheffield. The other exhibition depicts some of the artefacts relating to the flood. These exhibitions form part of other flood events across the city of Sheffield.

Sheffield Great Flood Landscape Photography Exhibition

Location: St. Nicholas Church, Jane Street, High Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LG

Opening event: Saturday 9th March at 12 noon.

Closes: Tuesday 7th May at 4.00pm.

Opening Times: Monday through to Saturday, 10.00am until 4.00pm. Sunday, 12noon until 4.00pm.

Sheffield Great Flood Still-Life Photography Exhibition

Location: Sheffield Central Library – Entrance Hall, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ

Opens: Saturday 2nd March.

Closes: Saturday 27th April.

Opening Times: Monday through to Friday: 10.00am to 5.00pm. Saturday: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Further Information

For contact information and to see examples of Martyn Pearson’s Flood and other work:

Email: martynpearsonphoto@gmail.com

Website: www.martynpearson.net

Instagram: m.pearson000056