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Pulp announce one-off hometown pop-up at Hallamshire Hotel to celebrate Sheffield Walk Of Fame

10.26

Pulp have announced a one-off pop-up taking place later this week at Hallamshire Hotel, celebrating their name being added to the Sheffield Walk Of Fame.

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