RichardB Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 ... The lower part abounds, however, in confined courts, filthy dwellings, and the most depraved part of the population. To persons at all acquianted with the town, in corroboration of these remarks, it is sufficient to name Castle-green, Water-lane, Scargill-croft, New-street, Red-croft and many of the courts and bye lanes in the vicinity; Holly-street Bailey-field - a street about 150 yards in length, and yet containing more than 40 workshops and 192 houses, 134 of which are in close and unhealthy courts, and many of them occupied by the lowest class of artisans and Irish. They are the resort of thieves and prostitutes. Taking the inhabitants of Bailey-street at five per house, which is greatly beneath the truth in property of this description, and allowing merely one person for each workshop, the population of this street only is 1000. (1) (1) There is no Public sewer in Bailey-field, and most of the court yards are below the level of the street. The street however is well paved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've often wondered where Bailey field was, it is a frequent address in the 1787 directory but isn't shown on either Gosling's or Fairbank's 18th cent. plans of the town. The name suggests somewhere in the old castle bailey, but this stretched from Exchange street down to Pond hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 ... The lower part abounds, however, in confined courts, filthy dwellings, and the most depraved part of the population. To persons at all acquianted with the town, in corroboration of these remarks, it is sufficient to name Castle-green, Water-lane, Scargill-croft, New-street, Red-croft and many of the courts and bye lanes in the vicinity; Holly-street Bailey-field - a street about 150 yards in length, and yet containing more than 40 workshops and 192 houses, 134 of which are in close and unhealthy courts, and many of them occupied by the lowest class of artisans and Irish. They are the resort of thieves and prostitutes. Taking the inhabitants of Bailey-street at five per house, which is greatly beneath the truth in property of this description, and allowing merely one person for each workshop, the population of this street only is 1000. (1) (1) There is no Public sewer in Bailey-field, and most of the court yards are below the level of the street. The street however is well paved. That's interesting. My gggrandmother Emma Bramhall was born in Bailey Street in 1839. Her father was a Spring Knife Cutler. soulds lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Found it now, "Bailey Field, then a newly-made street, running through the open land between Trippet Lane and Broad Lane" according to Leader's Sheffield In The Eighteenth Century. Richard, - can I ask what you're quoting from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Yes Leader, I do, however, post a lot of stuff and usually don't recall the article, never mind the source ! No sewer and courts below the level of the Street did however make me think ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 That's interesting. My gggrandmother Emma Bramhall was born in Bailey Street in 1839. Her father was a Spring Knife Cutler. soulds lovely! Emma Bramhall, 1851 Census Sure you've got this Dunsbyowl; this is for the "Great Unwashed" <RichardB hides> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Very kind thank you Richard, I'm sure they had a wash at least once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 30_degrees Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 That's interesting. My gggrandmother Emma Bramhall was born in Bailey Street in 1839. Her father was a Spring Knife Cutler. soulds lovely! In the 70's upto ?, Cole Bros. had there carpet warehouse at the top of Bailey Street where all the measuring, cutting and joining was done prior to delivery and fitting. The old building was a labrynth on various floors and had a staff canteen for the workers on the site. Reversing into the loading bay was a challenge because of the narrow street and of the steepness of the hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike142sl Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Found it now, "Bailey Field, then a newly-made street, running through the open land between Trippet Lane and Broad Lane" Pretty much the site of the current 'Full Monty' Jobcentre on West St, the building of which is called Bailey Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Pretty much the site of the current 'Full Monty' Jobcentre on West St, the building of which is called Bailey Court. One of the best descriptions of Old Sheffield, what year, I wonder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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