Bishops' House

Step back in time inside one of Sheffield's oldest buildings

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Planning a visit to Bishops House

First time to the House?

Take a look at our guide on what to see and do to get the most out of your visit.

History

The oldest parts of Bishops' House were built in the 1500s. It's one of the oldest timber-framed building in Sheffield, typical of a large farmhouse or small manor house from that time.

Learn about Bishops’ House history

  • Henry Walton, Sir Robert and Lady Buxton and their daughter Ann, c1786 © Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service
  • Johann Zoffany, David Garrick as Sir John Brute in Vanburgh's 'The Provok'd Wife'. Courtesy of Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
  • Gillian Wearing, 2 into 1, 1997. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London
  • Family Portrait, 1960s, from the Belle Vue Studio Archive © Bradford Museums and Galleries
  • Alison Jackson, William is King © the artist & Hamiltons Gallery
  • Vanessa Bell, Virginia Woolf © National Portrait Gallery, London
  • William Hogarth, A House of Cards, 1730 © National Museum Wales
  • John Vanderbank, Anne and Mary Tonson, 1734 © Museums Sheffield
  • Jonathan Leaman, A Jan Steen Kitchen, 1995-6 © courtesy of the artist & Beaux Arts Gallery
  • Sheffield's 'Grice' Ivories back on display
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