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Visiting the home of Pride and Prejudice

3 October 2019 - For her work placement module, MA English Literature student Lucinda Weston delivered an interactive tour of Chatsworth House and the grounds for A Level students.

Watch the video of Lucinda's tour

SIIBS and Sheffield Gothic to host Buffy and the Bible conference

6 June 2019 - Researchers from the School of English and SIIBS are part of the team hosting the world's first conference exploring Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its relationship to religion and the Bible.

Buffy and the Bible

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Lost Barry Hines play to receive first public performance

3 June 2019 - 'After the Strike', a lost play by celebrated author Barry Hines, is set to receive its world premiere thanks to researchers from the School of English.

First public performance of 'After the Strike'

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