We’ve curated an interesting collection of Youtube videos where you can hear from local artists, take a trip down memory lane, see some fascinating and unusual artwork from around the world, and enjoy a virtual tour of a gallery or museum. You can even learn a new language for free with Duo Lingo – turn your Franglais into real Français in just a few easy steps! it’s never too late to learn.
Cartooning with Pete McKee
If you’re from Sheffield, you’re probably familiar with local artist Pete McKee. His distinctive cartoon-style artworks depict working class people in everyday situations in and around the city. Pete’s channel includes some brilliant step-by-step videos showing you how to draw cartoon characters.
Sheffield lad Pete McKee
More from Pete McKee talking about his favourite works and his love for the people of Sheffield.
Sheffield Local Treasure Joe Scarborough
Joe Scarborough is best known for his humorous paintings of familiar real-life scenes of people and places in and around Sheffield. If it’s that festive time of year, you can enjoy listening to Joe reading ‘Twas a Night Before Christmas’ by a roaring fire.
Made in Sheffield
Museums Sheffield’s brilliant playlist of videos, from interviews with local artists to some products you may not realise were ‘Made in Sheffield’ to a candid look at the iconic flats from the perspective of residents in ‘Park Hill Reimagined’.
Made You Look
These unusual sculptures from around the world are amazing – which is your favourite?
Beyond the See
Wow – meet Sargy Mann, a blind painter who continues to paint 25 years after losing his sight in his 30s. His paintings sell for over £50,000!
Tour the Globe
A 360 degree e-tour of London’s world-famous Shakespeare Globe theatre with video snippets of live action – ‘Friends, countrymen, lend me your ear…’
Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture website is a fantastic one-stop-shop for those with zero knowledge of the art world, the art buffs amongst us and everyone in between. Explore, discover, experience.
Things that make you go Wow!
These artists have discovered unusual ways to create their art with stunning and captivating results. From portraits using fabric to illusion sculptures, we’re sure you will be surprised and amazed.
The People’s Princess
You may have caught mesmerising sand artist Kseniya Simonova on Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago…here she pays tribute to the Nation’s Sweetheart Princess Diana.
Age is Just a Number
Ballet dancer and teacher Madame Suzelle Poole started dancing aged 7. She is now 77 and still showing the young ballerinas how it’s done.
Sheffield: a History Through Time
Watch as familiar modern-day Sheffield morphs back to days gone by.
Flypast for Tony Foulds
Local pensioner Tony Foulds created and visited a memorial in Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park every day since he was 8 years old, had his dream realised in January 2019 with a WWII bomber flypast to honour him and the 10 US soldiers who lost their lives back in 1944. Thousands turned up at the park and millions watched on TV. BBC News reports the whole touching story. Tissues at the ready!
Travelling Back in Time
Take a trip on a tram through the Sheffield of yesteryear. Amazing window into Sheffield’s history - horse-drawn carriages travelling alongside old trams. You never know, a relative of yours could be in one of these videos!
Hard Graft in Them Days
Old video footage showing what life was like in Stocksbridge in the 1950s. ‘Stocksbridge is a steel town and almost every family is dependent on the steelworks in some way or other.’
Lest We Forget
Florence Askham recalls life during the Sheffield Blitz in the 1940s. Old photos bring her memories to life.
Unearthing Sheffield Castle
Archaeologist John Moreland takes us on a fascinating archaeological discovery of Sheffield’s Castle, buried for over 600 years.
Sheffield Grey to Green
Sheffield City Council gives us a closer look at the wonderful Sheffield Grey to Green scheme – a groundbreaking multifunctional urban planting project in the heart of the city.
Sheffield’s Townhall and Courthouse
Here’s your opportunity to learn all about Sheffield’s old Town Hall and Courthouse. Castlegate Programme Director, Simon Ogden takes us on a virtual tour.
Sheffield Museum Collections
Browse some of Sheffield Museums’ finest art and historic collections without having to leave the comfort of your chair.
British Museum Tour
Seize this opportunity to take a virtual walking tour of London’s prestigious British Museum, all without leaving the comfort of your chair.
London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
This is well worth a watch or a rewatch – what a stunning and creative re-enactment of Great Britain’s history including traditional rural life, the industrial revolution, the Queen’s parachute jump with 007(!), the birth of the NHS, and of course our national treasure – Mr Bean!
Claude Monet Full Immersion
Mary Poppins once jumped into a painting – here’s your chance to virtually immerse yourself in one of Claude Monet’s most famous artworks.
Stephen Burrows Gallery Tour
Enjoy a 360-degree virtual tour of Stephen Burrows’ art gallery – Persona Obscura.
Sheffield Lady's Bridge
‘Explore the hidden history beneath Sheffield’s oldest bridge – ‘Lady’s Bridge’ from the comfort of your own armchair!’
Google Arts & Culture
You don’t have to be an art critic to enjoy this brilliant Google app. Who says learning about art can’t be fun and interactive? One of the popular features is turning yourself into a famous work of art at one (or two) clicks of a button! Fancy seeing yourself as Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl Earring or part of Van Gogh’s Starry Night scene?
British Museum Collections
The British Museum website provides an innovative, interactive exploration through their fascinating, international collections.
Duo Lingo – Learn a Language
You know that language that you’ve always fancied learning – well there’s no time like the present to get started. Duo Lingo makes language learning fun, interactive and you might even say…easy?!.
Sheffield Street Art
Graffiti or street art? Is there a difference? Browse through some of the most popular artwork adorning the walls and bridges of Sheffield. We even have our own Jo Peel mural in the Sexual Health Clinic at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The Arts in Health team relies on the goodwill of our dedicated team of volunteers. We also regularly work with professional artists and musicians on a variety of creative projects across the Trust.