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It will probably revert to the Robin Hood name, although in my opinion this was a ridiculous idea in the first place, especially as John Wesley was born a few miles across the fields (and there is documentation he existed)

Have been doing my partners family tree for her and came across a few pub related stories before betting shops became legal in the 50’s

George Bassett memorial window in Broomhill Wesleyan Church, junction of Ashgate Road and Fulwood Road. May 1981. s38084

The picture of a gatepost bearing the name Hillside, sits at the entrance drive of 14 Lawson Road just off Fulwood Road, in 1879 Samuel Meggit Johnson, who you may ask but this man became the owner of George Bassett’s confectionary business on the death of George Bassett, this article is a tale of two men, so bear with me. George Bassett was born in Ashover, Derbyshire, in 1818 and was the third son of John Bassett's eight children. John Bassett, Georges father was a Woolcomber, John Bassett died when George was 12 years old. When George reached the age of 14 he was apprenticed for 7 years to a confectioner and fruiterer, a Mr William Haslam of Chesterfield. He stayed for three years before buying a small confectionery and wine business at 30 Broad Street, Park. In the 1845 Directory of Traders George Bassett is shown as the new proprietor and is described as a Wholesale Confectioner, Lozenge Maker and British Wine Dealer, in the 1851 census it seems George was living at Nunnery Farm, St John's, he’s described as a Confectioner aged 33 and he was employing 7 men, living with his wife Sarah aged 29 and his daughter Annie aged 2, the year before in 1850 George and Sarah lost their first child, George, on the 27th of March at their home Nunnery Farm, Broad Street at just 1week old, very sad. George married his first wife Sarah Hodgson in 1842 and they had eight children. After Sarah's death George married again and had two sons. George is listed as Confectioners & Pastry Cooks at 30 New Haymarket in 1843,he also retailed British wine, butter and lard, In 1851 he took on a 12 year old apprentice by the name of Samuel Meggit Johnson, Samuel's mother had died and Samuel went to live with the Bassett family. At the end of his apprentice he went back to work for his father, William, who was working out of 82-84 Fargate as a Cabinet Maker and upholsterer. George Bassett acquired larger premises in Portland Street, By 1860 George persuaded Samuel to return on the understanding he would become a partner. In 1863 Samuel became a partner and later sole proprietor, at this time George was living on Norfolk Road and due to his firms success, in 1878 he manage to acquire a better home in a better location on Endcliffe Crescent, the property is still in use today by the University. In 1876 the Portland Street premises were extended, sadly 1878 George Bassett had a stroke from which he never recovered, he died on May the 1st 1886 aged 68 he was laid to rest in the General Cemetery, his resting place is now in a sorry state when you compare it to his protégé Samuel Meggitt Johnsons elaborate resting place for him and his wife Marianne his second wife, his first wife was George's oldest daughter, in 1868 but she died during childbirth in 1870. 1892 the Bassett factory had a serious fire which caused Samuel to have a nervous breakdown and a family fall out because he was inadequately insured. Samuel became sole proprietor of Bassett's and severed all links with the Don Confectionery Company although in 1933 George's last remaining son John, sold out to Bassett's In 1900 a new factory was built at Owlerton, this traded under the name of S. M. Johnson & Son where candid peel, gums, and other goods were made. Liquorice Allsorts, lozenges etc were still made at the Portland Street factory, a couple of ingredients of his lozenges were Ipecacuanha and unbelievably, opium, no wonder they sold well. After Georges death in 1886 it seems Samuel Johnson not only inherited the business but also the house at Endcliffe Crescent, he lived there up to his death on the 29th of November 1925. It was Samuel who introduced Liquorice Allsorts after Georges death, the story of how allsorts came about, was said that In 1899 Charlie Thompson, a sales representative, supposedly dropped a tray of samples he was showing a client in Leicester, mixing up the various sweets. After he scrambled to re-arrange them, the client was intrigued by the new creation, the company began to mass-produce the allsorts and they became very popular. It was said that Bertie Bassett got named after George Bassett’s son George Herbert Bassett. The firm was established in Sheffield in 1842 but did not come to Owlerton until 1934 where Bassett's son in law Samuel Meggit Johnson built a large factory on Beulah Road . The factory was enlarged in the inter-war period as new products such as Jelly Babies, the called Peace Babies, Wine Gums and Liquorice Novelties were added to the range. I must mention this event, In January 1856 in celebration of the proclamation of peace and the end of the Crimea war Thomas Youdan of Sheffield requested the confectioner George Bassett to bake an enormous “Monster” cake. The cake was so huge (it weighed 4 tons) it had to be carried through the town on wagons three abreast. In total over 10,000 eggs were used, 2,000 pounds of flour, 1,300 pounds of butter, 3,400 pounds of currants and raisins. The icing alone weighed 412 pounds. Unfortunately there were complaints it was not properly cooked and Youdan's plans to sell tickets for a lottery of slices which contained medals was declared an illegal lottery by the Government. Samuel Meggit is the chap in the first portrait and George Bassett is the chap with splendid sideburns.

D-DAY 80 11th & 12th MAY 10am till 5pm Is the 1940s weekend at Melton Mowbray, with events at Play Close Park, the Town Centre, & St Mary's Church. There will be loads of things going on: Dancing, Displays, Encampment, Entertainment, Re-enactment, Craft & Vintage Stalls, Vintage Vehicles + Invited Chelsea Pensioners, and on Sunday there's a Parade & Drum Head Service + so much more over the 2 days. Come and visit the occasion in 1940s style, honouring that time in our history, when we all stuck together and came through! With thanks to those who fought for our freedom, to the ones who did & those who didn't come home, we salute you!

The resting place for some at City Road

Any relation to this one?

I’m unsure from what source(s) the original of this list was drawn up but as with many such compilations, it should be treated with caution as it may not be the comprehensive document researchers assume or would hope for. If as I understand, it’s supposed to include both survivors and the dead on the South African War I can confirm that there’s at least one omission …that of my Grandfather who lived in the St Vincent’s District of the City and served in SA between 1899/ 1902 as: 6493 Riley Joseph Pte 2/East Yorkshire Regt …his service being confirmed in the official Medal Rolls for that War….documents which, so far as I know, have only been available to the Public in recent ( ‘Ancestry’ ) times.

It doesn't mean it was the end of steam in the Sheffield area in 1966. For a B1, loco was used to provide steam heating preheating at Nunnery and Heeley Carriage sidings. It was based at Barrow Hill for a time. Plus, there could well have been industrial locos in the area. The National Coal Board did have the stuff to run them! It was sort of free, unlike diesel!

There is a strong rumour that TUI wish to restart services from Finningley now that the Council has a long term lease on the airport and our Regional Mayor, apparently, has found funds to pay for reopening. iIf this comes to fruition I wonder what name the airport will use?

Hi My Dad has a darts trophy which is engraved ‘Kangcob Cup Winner 1976’. My Dad is no longer with us so I just wondered if anybody knew what the Kangcob Cup was and where it was played. Thanks in advance.

Hi Edmund, Many thanks for the help once again, very much appreciated.

The coroner was Alan P Lockwood during the whole 1950s and into 1965, when his deputy Herbert Pilling took over . However the box for the signature states that it is for the Registrar. The Registrar of Births and Deaths for Sheffield North West in 1957 was Ronald Newsom.

Good afternoon all, I am researching a death of a person in Sheffield in the year 1959. I have a copy of the death certificate but cannot make out who the coroner is by the signature. Is there a list of Sheffield coroners? or can anyone take a guess at the attached please? Thank you

Hi My Dad has a darts trophy which is engraved ‘Kangcob Cup Winner 1976’. My Dad is no longer with us so I just wondered if anybody knew what the Kangcob Cup was and where it was played. Thanks in advance.

Back in the early 2000s my neighbour regularly took his disabled Mother, by train ,from Sheffield to Leeds. Given notice everything worked smoothly…including access by lift to cross the tracks via a goods bridge. He was always happy with the service…not so sure about Leeds though!

I've only had experience of the south since I've been disabled. Provided you let them know in advance when you are travelling, there is always a helpful person with a loading ramp.

If I remember rightly your dad had several siblings. They lived not too far away from where I lived. Happy school days.....

In 1977 when I was on an employment scheme with British Rail, they would assign people (including myself) to help disabled people on the train. That was on Midland, of course. I guess they don't really do that these days. I suppose Dore will have some staff members? Back in 1977 it was a pay on train station so had no staff at all.

I suppose when it’s got some muck , wear and tear and graffiti on it it'll blend in to the landscape a bit better At the moment it sticks out like a sore thumb

I have accessed a few modern ones fitted out for wheelchair users. They really are a blot on the landscape ….with long sloping walkways . Oxygen and a long rest is needed by the time the” assault course “has been completed …and they must be a nightmare if you are rushing to catch a train…but, hey, everyone to their own taste!

This is a notice warning people to keep their dogs under control, when walking them where there are Ewes & Lambs. It is a criminal offence, to allow your dog to worry/chase livestock, which can cause stress and even death. For more information go to OPERATION RECALL SYP on Facebook.

The brassworks company that made it did so free of charge, they also made the signs on the graveyard directing you to the grave. The replacement plaque on Loosemore Ave is now bonded to the wall instead of screwed.

Well Martin , I’m disabled and wheelchair bound and though I agree with your sentiments on that , I still think it’s an eyesore and a blot on the landscape

I understand the plaque on the post war Loosemore Avenue commemorating his bravery was vandalised but has since been replaced.