professorvanessa

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

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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

[University of Sheffield Player @UniShefPlayer]

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: https://t.co/s9IiUCv5IT

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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

[Jackie Powell @HEPP_Jackie]

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

[Gill Hughes @Adelai05]

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

[Gill Hughes @Adelai05]

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.

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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: https://t.co/FelHSc7hRi

@MorecambeWG #Heritage #Restoration #Morecambe

[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: https://t.co/FelHSc7hRi

@MorecambeWG #Heritage #Restoration #Morecambe

[Morecambe Winter Gardens @MorecambeWG]

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.

[Dave: The Steel City Snapper @steelcitysnaps]

@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 😊

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

@SeasideFerry @allan_brodie54 @stuiewood Fantastic loved it 💕💕

[Morecambe Winter Gardens @MorecambeWG]

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: https://t.co/Y4GwRGVnfv

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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

[Dave: The Steel City Snapper @steelcitysnaps]

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!

[Off the Shelf Festival of Words @otsfestival]

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👇
https://t.co/mRQb7oRaV2

[CEO @ Salford CVS 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈 @CEOSalfordCVS]

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

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

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:
https://t.co/X9nkxqG2Sz
#lizzicolllinge #lancashirecountycouncil #universityofsheffield #dcms #historicengland
#ukspf #historicbuildings #theatrestrust #coastalcommunities #artscouncilengland

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

@salfordladsclub @HistoricEngland Well done from all at @MorecambeWG

[professorvanessa @professorvaness]

@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

[Dr Kathryn Ferry @SeasideFerry]

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
https://t.co/gWixZlkD6h