The war time exploits of the Blitz are still very relevant to people’s lives, their families and indeed those who can recall the terrible times. Much of Sheffield was razed to the ground and as such is a vivid story of the City's heritage they wish to remember. It'd never be far away from people’s memories or knowledge but as time progresses those who were in the thick of it are fewer. The City wishes to remember, honour those who participated in its rescue services, its defences and inform younger generations of the impact that WW2 had on the City.

What are they aiming to achieve ?

• Create a book BLITZ KIDS - collating stories they have and new ones from recorded memories and written versions, revamp and expand the Sheffield Blitz exhibition to create more content and context. With the support and guidance of SRSB they aim to create appropriate printed materials and apps best suited for visually impaired people and how best to develop the exhibition materials 
• Hold a series of research events to record stories both written and recorded
• Train volunteers in event management, interpretation skills, oral history recording
• Hold a final event to show case the 85th anniversary
• Develop film sessions with Sheffield Cathedral as part of the anniversary event
• Collate oral histories from those with stories and memories for use at the museum and apps
• Support a media and PR campaign to promote the event capable of reading to many audiences to learn about the heritage with new arrivals in the City, existing audiences such as schools so they too can benefit from the learning and participate
• Develop an education outreach into schools to support a programme of learning i.e. local museums, visits to schools etc looking at the defensive circle