rover1949

Interesting, I thought I knew Ecclesfield well but don't remember that group of buildings past Bennets the butchers, (now an estate agent). I guess they were demolished early 60s and the church grounds extended. That structure in the corner used to be a drinking fountain in Ecclesfield Park, I think it was associated with the Woodcock family but it didn't produce any water in my day.

Not convinced about the hangman theory. I prefer the naval connection regarding 'money for old rope', which is similar to the expression 'learning the ropes'. On the old sailing ships every rope had a specific function and needed to be of a certain length. When they became frayed the rope would be cut up and any usable short lengths sold on at the next port. Frayed bits could well have ended up as oakum but intact rope would still have had some value.

I have occasionally been fly fishing on Ladybower, using one of the rowing boats. If you row under the viaduct towards Derwent it seems you can nearly touch the top of the arches. The water must be very deep.

Well spotted Edmund. I was in the Strines Inn two weeks ago after the Dambusters flypast (which didn't happen) and must have walked past this several times over the years. This proves the Ecclesfield-Beagles-Hare hunting connection I think? The previous photo from Simon mentions the Derwent hounds, which is the same area. Are they foxhounds, as opposed to Beagles?

Yes, transport was a big factor before we all had cars. I knew someone who lived in Cleethorpes during the 50s, - his parents ran a boarding house which was very popular with Sheffield folk. The men would cycle over from Sheffield whilst the wives and children came by coach (chara?)

ODEON

I don't know the history but I was at the opening ceremony with Prince Charles. A waitress from the Museum Pub brought a glass of beer out for him and we all appeared in 'The Star' and 'Look North' that night. Before that I think it was the back entrance to the Stone House?

They are still empty today. Why build them and not use them?

What were the two plinths for, either side of the main entrance? I know there used to be stone lions on the stage, but don't recall any outside.

It was long and thin. You could walk in the front entrance and leave through the far end.

I thought he used to live at Doncaster airport? For those who haven't seen it, his mate Little John is buried here, next to a parking meter. ( you couldn't make it up...) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/little-johns-grave

I remember Hadfields very well, I used to inspect their cranes at one time. I recall the area was called East Hecla then. Where did the name Meadowhall come from? Was it just thought up by marketing people?

My simple assumption that green hunting jackets denotes beaglers, following on foot, has proved to be wrong. One of the Christmas papers showed the Duke of Beaufort's Hunt wearing green jackets, riding on horseback and following foxhounds.

I remember this view very well, I used to walk down that way to the Polytechnic late 60s. (Not sure the footbridge over Pond Street was there then.) One evening we were in the workshops for night school when a policeman appeared at the door, He asked if anyone owned a mini parked outside. Apparently some ****** had lobbed a house brick from the multi--story car park and it had gone straight through the roof of the car.

I guess' milk checks' was an casual term, officially milk tokens. My dad always insisted that the tokens should be left on the doorstep next to the bottles, not inside the bottles. Otherwise the milkman might get a handful of cold water when he tipped the bottle up to get the tokens.