Gin Stables

[vox]

Looking on a map lnked to in a post by a new member Cable fairy, I noticed this place right down in the bottom corner. Gin Stables.

Another name too interesting to pass by I think

There appear to be other places around the country with the same name.

I don't think the "Gin" part would be anything to do with alcohol, but I think a "Gin" was some kind of engine, so exactly what the "stables" is about I'm not sure.

I'm pretty sure this is the place (below) they certainly look as if they are/were stables.

Google streetview

[dunsbyowl1867]

Sheffield Independent 8/7/1874

Hallamshire Vocabulary

Gin (jin) - It is another illustration of the new manufacturing language steam has created that M. Hunter though this word, now in general use, suitable for a place in his Glossary. It is an old work for a mechanism by which weights are raised by winding. Thus we have the Gin- Stables in Sheffield Park.

[dunsbyowl1867]

Langton, Jas (, Coal Agent).

Residing at Gin Stables, in 1837.

Recorded in: Whites Directory of Sheffield & Rotherham - 1837.

[vox]

Good find dunsby.

Sheffield Independent 8/7/1874

Hallamshire Vocabulary

Gin (jin) - It is another illustration of the new manufacturing language steam has created that M. Hunter though this word, now in general use, suitable for a place in his Glossary. It is an old work for a mechanism by which weights are raised by winding. Thus we have the Gin- Stables in Sheffield Park.

[dunsbyowl1867]

Good find dunsby.

Looks like it was still functioning as a stable at the turn of the century!

[SteveHB]

On 01/08/2011 at 08:01, dunsbyowl1867 said:

Sheffield Independent 8/7/1874

Hallamshire Vocabulary

Gin (jin) - It is another illustration of the new manufacturing language steam has created that M. Hunter though this word, now in general use, suitable for a place in his Glossary. It is an old work for a mechanism by which weights are raised by winding. Thus we have the Gin- Stables in Sheffield Park.

A good example of how a Gin wheel was used, http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/coal/support systems/ponydrivensystem.htm

[RichardB]

James Langton, Gin Stables, Duke Street, Park (White's 1833)

Langton, Jas (, Coal Agent).

Residing at Gin Stables, in 1837.

Recorded in: Whites Directory of Sheffield & Rotherham - 1837.

[History dude]

There's a picture of a gin wheel being transported up Manor Lane in a view of Sheffield Manor.

Found a picture from John Holland's book not copyright!

[Guest Michael Sam]

There's a picture of a gin wheel being transported up Manor Lane in a view of Sheffield Manor.

Cotton gins were used in the Sates and horse or oxen powered at the start

[SteveHB]

More detailed map, circa 1854.

[SteveHB]

James Langton, Gin Stables, Duke Street, Park (White's 1833)

Harrison Thomas, cowkeeper, Gin stables, Park.

Wade Mr. James, Gin stables, Duke street, Park.

(White's 1833).

[SteveHB]

White's 1849.

Bingham John, farm manager, Gin Stables, Park.

Harrison Thomas, cowkeeper, Gin Stables, Park.

Slagg Thos. butcher, 44 Shambles; house, Gin Stables.

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1852.

Slagg Thomas, butcher, 44 Shambles; h Gin Stables.

[SteveHB]

White's 1862.

Bingham John, Gin stables, Intake Road.

[SteveHB]

Gin Stables, Intake Road 1879 (White's).

2 Boyle John, (j) silversmith.

3 Smith Henry, (j) steel roller.

4 Bramall Mrs. Hannah.

5 Royle Alfred, warehouseman.

7 Greatorex Samuel, farm bailiff.

[SteveHB]

Gin Stables Lane, (White's 1901).

Hall John Thomas, foreman, 7 Gin Stables lane, Pk.

Shipston Benjamin, coal dealer, 2 & 3 Gin Stables lane, Pk.

Williams John, clerk, 1 Gin Stables lane, Pk.

[SteveHB]

Gin Stables Lane, (50 City road, Park). White's 1905.

1 Williams John.
2 Shipston Benjamin, coal dealer.
3 Ward George, (j) gardener.
4 Meynell Peter, (j) painter.
5 Whitehead John, lamplighter.
6 Shimwell Humphrey.
7 Hall John Thomas, foreman.

[SteveHB]

Circa 1903.

Link to Flash Earth

[History dude]

A Gin in action!

[vox]

A horse gin could be used for a number of different activities, not just winding something up and down a shaft. Basically it was a way of powering anything you could power with a water wheel in locations where there wasn't any water.

True. There's one in the farm yard at Beamish

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As well, I believe, as other such examples around the country.

[History dude]

In the area where Gin Stables was located, Coal working was the only activity that one would be used for. As you can see from the previous picture of the device being transported up Manor Lane, heading to the location of the Coal Workings on Manor Lane. The Coal Dealers in the trade directories also hint at the use of the Gin.