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Western Bank,
University of Sheffield
S10 2TN

+44 114 222 7200

library@sheffield.ac.uk

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New Exhibition: Peter Blundell-Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City

Western Bank Library 21 July – 14 December 2025. The exhibition looks at Peter's architectural journey through his writings, research and practice. Also offers the rare chance to see the amazing, detailed model of Sheffield city centre in 1900.

22 July 2025