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I came across this memorial below in Burngreave Cem. and thought to myself that was a long way from the sea but I understand the Admiralty had a number on establishments in Sheffield - anyone know any more? I assume this is were this chap would have worked? From National Archives The Naval Ordnance Inspection Department (NOID) was formed under the Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance (CINO) in 1922 to avoid the deficiencies in quality of guns and ammunition which had previously become evident after the battles of the Falkland Islands and Jutland, amongst others in the First World War. An area organisation was created to supervise the new manufacture of weapons and empty and filled ammunition, to carry out proof firing at the various ranges, and to provide a world-wide service to the fleet based on gunwharfs and ammunition depots. This was later extended to torpedo manufacture and ranging, and to mines. In later years reorganisations caused new names to be given to NOID; firstly, Directorate of Weapons Quality (DWQ(N)), then, Directorate of Naval Ordnance Services (DN Ord S), and later Directorate of Technical Services (Warship Equipment) (DTS(WE)). A laboratory for conducting metallurgical testing and instrumentation work for CINO was opened in Sheffield before World War Two, and was known as the Bragg Laboratory from 1938 onwards. In the course of time it came to employ a wide range of chemical and physical analytical techniques, but the organisation and functions remained largely unchanged until 1968. At that time the chemical work was separated to become part of the Directorate of Chemical Inspection [later Directorate Quality Assurance (Material)-MQAD], Army Department, at Woolwich. The laboratory continued, with reduced work, as the Naval Ordnance Inspection [later Service] and Metallurgical Unit (NOIMU, later NOSMU). The unit was finally closed in 1984, its work being transferred to Woolwich. A subsidiary laboratory, dealing with propellants, existed at the Royal Naval Propellant Factory, Caerwent, Chepstow, until 1971. Staff were sent from the Caerwent laboratory to man the tetryl laboratory which re-opened at the Royal Naval Cordite Factory, Holton Heath, in 1946. In 1947 the Admiralty Materials Laboratory was formed at the factory. The Naval Ordnance Gauge Factory, Sheffield, was also under the supervision of NOID.

GLOBE WORKS, KELHAM ISLAND Some fascinating photos have come to light courtesy of the owner of Globe Works and his son who have stumbled upon some underground rooms underneath Globe Works in Kelham Island. Does anyone have any idea of what these rooms may have been used for back in the day?

A short little video I did last time I was in the Old Queens Head for a pint..

Never really noticed this before but looks like the architects/designers of Sheffield's Castle Market included some swastika's

Sheffield High Street in 1908 Main change is that the big white building on the left where the Star Newspaper used to be. Therefore we need to try and find out what the buildings on the left hand side were, what businesses were there etc Anyone know?

Trams (and horses!) on High Street in 1914

The market is somewhat in the background of this shot (which I bought as a photo of the trams). It is from March 1960 and shows the new market under construction

Castle Market Sheffield

The Old Queen's Head Pub - Before The Old Queen's Head Pub - After

The Old Queen's Head Pub - After

Shades Eccleshall Road Brilliant in late 60`s/70`s

An undated picture but am guessing by the trams around 1940