# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This talk will explore the lives of the working-class families who were buried in one of Sheffield's four Anglican Commissioner Churches.About this EventCommissioner Churches were funded by a government in financial crisis after the Napoleonic Wars to tackle 'urban godlessness' and to combat the growing popularity of nonconformist faiths in towns, and have been little studied, despite providing a rich source of data on what the Victorians called 'the industrious classes'. The talk will investigate where these families came from, the work they did, the households they put together, how long they lived, and how they fought for political control and better living conditions through their involvements in Chartism and trade unionism. It explores the many choices they made, both in life and in deciding how to bury their loved ones. The talk will particularly focus upon the lives of those whose stories are most difficult to find; women, and especially widows.About the speaker: Dr Kate Faulkes has recently completed her PhD in Historical Archaeology at the University of Sheffield. Her thesis focused on the Sheffield Commissioner Churches, and their underused potential for informing themes of class development and state intervention, gender and radicalism across the socio-economic spectrum. Her particular research interest is uncovering narratives for those most invisible in the historic record, particularly women. Thirty years of work in community development in disadvantaged communities have left her passionate about helping others to access their own heritage, and she regularly gives public lectures, works in schools, and leads historic walks for Canal and River Trust. She is very happily retired and lives on a narrowboat in Sheffield with her husband and two large overfriendly dogs.The picture is of the Inspection and Packing Warehouse of George Wostenholm Cutlery Makers at their Washington Works on Wellington St c1880. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield-city-centre/artisans-and-the-commissioner-churches-in-19th-century-sheffield/100001992767678771 - **Event Categories**: workshops, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Showroom Cinema - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sheffield City Centre - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Showroom Cinema - **lat**: 53.3776009 - **long**: -1.4651557 - **full address**: Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c14473f3f7b0d2f4c495f5812e8f097d931fc83ba25b31230a6960f51cbbbb40-rimg-w640-h477-dca47b45-gmir.jpg?v=1782811995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield being held? - **A:** Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Showroom Cinema, Paternoster Row, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield? - **A:** Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield is organized by SY Victorian Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield City Centre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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