Walking Tour: Ghost Signs

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Kelham Island Museum | Sheffield, EN

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Join us for this relaxed walking tour around Kelham Island and Neepsend and discover a variety of ‘ghost signs’ that decorate the streets.
About this Event

Ghost signs are old, faded signs, from adverts, shops or other businesses offering a glimpse into the history of a place.

The tour will start at the main entrance to Kelham Island Museum, looping around the surrounding area taking in a number of signs along the way, before returning to the museum.

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Where is it happening?

Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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GBP 12.00

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