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Sheffield Daily Independent Friday 14th June 1889 page 6 column e Sheffield Daily Independent Saturday 15th June 1889 page 5 column h The Telegraph (poorer photocopies) has some different details. The birthdays were actually on June 2nd (Dixon) and June 6th (Fawcett) but the main celebration was postponed until the Whitsuntide holidays for the benefit of the workforce. The football game was a "comical development of football a la theatrical match at Bramall Lane a year or two ago" Hugh

Think Watkin Lane was between Woollen Street and Cleveland Place off Infirmary Road.

Watkin Lane, off Infirmary Rd. No note of where though. Suspect it may have been located close to Robert St. Info: Kelly's Directory 1948.

In my 1926 map, it shows Robert Street ran parallel to Infirmary Rd., later to be buried under the Kelvin Flats. No mention of Watkin Lane though.

Does anyone know where these were in 1880. Robert Street & Watkin Lane? Cheers Andrew

Was there any family connection to the mooney girl who worked in a shop on holme lane?

I bet that's from the same family Joseph is the first child to be in Sheffield in 1874, they were living at Pinfold Lane in 1881. Nice one! Which is Attercliffe Muncipal cemetery? Thanks

The Regent Theatre, Upwell Street. - Originally called The Picturedrome. http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s20165 The Picturedrome was opened in March of 1912 on a rather cramped site. Featuring a small balcony it offered not stalls seating but what was described as the pit circle, this being a raised area behind the cheaper pit seats. Seating around 700, the cinema shows were still supported by variety acts. In 1924, the hall was taken over by Frederick Pheonix, proprietor of the Pheonix Theatre, Langsett road. One of Pheonix's sons was inatalled as manager and the two theatres operated in tandem. In April of 1925, however, the theatre was leased to a Manchester syndicate who changed the name to The Regent Theatre and reopened on the 4th May. It was ideally suited for use as a revue and variety theatre with four dressing roome and a sixteen foot deep stage and it's own entrance. A concert party brought down the curtain on this particular venture and the theatre closed in May of 1929. Nearly eighteen months later the theatre once again changed hands when it was leased by East of England Cinemas company and reopened towards the end of December 1930. A sound system was installed by British Talking Pictures but by the end of March 1931 the company went into voluntary liquidation. The cinema stayed open and in 1932 the Pheonix brother's sold the Regent to Barnsley Electric Theatres, a small company controlled by Sheffield builders the Eshsley Brothers, with a financial interest in the Wicker Syndicate. In 1935, the Eshelby's formed a new company, Regent Varieties and the Regent turned to twice nightly variety and review in May of 1935. The cinema appears to have been closed at this time, but no confirmation has been found to confirm this. The Regent survived as a theatre until closure in June of 1940. Info: Sheffield Cinemas.

White's 1911 Alfred ALCOCK chemist 318 Shales Moor; h. 223 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thos. AXAM policeman 222 Holme Lane, Hillsboro' Stephen BACON Hardware Dealer 122 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John H. BAINES Secretary, Burgon & Ball Limited La Plata Works, Holme Lane, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Mrs Nellie BEACHILL News Agent 232 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George Henry BIRKETT Saddler & Weighing Machine Proprietor 138 Holme Lane & 28 Holme Lane Hill James Elliott BIRKS File Cutter . 277 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Christopher Peach BLAKE Painter 191 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Francis BRADLEY Fried fish dealer 178 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Mary BRADSHAW Shopkeeper 182 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Martha BRAMMER Midwife 95 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Walter BRIGGS Fruiterer 72 Holme Lane, Hillsborough James BROWN Butcher 8 & 10 Holme Lane, Hillsborough; h. 21 Broughton Road, Owlerton Samuel BUCKLEY (& Sons) steel manufacturers Admiral Works, Holme Lane, Hillsborough Brown BULLIVANT Hair dresser 73 Holme Lane, Hillsborough James BURDEN Butcher 517 & 846 Penistone Road; 9 Holme Lane & 31 Middlewood Road & 48 Infirmary BURGON & BALL (Limited) manufacturers of sheep & garden shears, sickles, steel &c. La Plata Works, Holme Lane, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Mrs Ann BUXTON Householder 32 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry J. CARTLEDGE insurance agent 111 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Joseph CALTON fishmonger 196 Holme Lane, Hillsboro Mrs Mary Ann CRYER confectioner 164 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Reeves CHARLESWORTH builder & contractor 145 Holme Lane, Hillsborough; h. 41 Parsonage Street Mrs Mary Ann CRYER confectioner 164 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Charlotte CRESWICK cart owner & farmer 61 Holme Lane, Hollins Farm, Rivelin Park Road,Malin Bridge Mrs Elizabeth CHAPMAN news agent 62 Holme Lane, Hillsboro George William DAWES Plumber 147 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Polly DAWSON Shopkeeper 240 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Samuel DEEKS Fruiterer 20 Holme lane, Hillsborough George EGGENTON Grocer 170 Holme Lane, Hillsboro' Brothers ELLIOTT Butchers 180 Middlewood Road; 307 Penistone Road & 26 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Sam ELLIOTT Butcher ( Brothers ) h. 26 Holme Lane Ernest FLETCHER manager 64 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William FREEMAN fire guard manufacturer 141 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George FUNK pork butcher 92 Harvest Lane & 1 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Samuel E. GLOSSOP Grocer 82 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Sydney GLOSSOP Piano tuner 59 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas GORE Boot maker 85 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry GREAVES Watch maker 92 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Sarah Jane GREGORY Householder 131 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Ann GUEST 48 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Joseph GUEST Confectioner 214 Holme Lane, Hillsborough James HAWLEY Painter 57 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Eliza A HAZLEHURST Fruiterer 98 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Joseph HEMMINES Grocer 47 & 49 Freedom Street ; 12 Holme Lane & 128 Wadsley Lane, Hillsborough Herbert HILL Motorman 43 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas William HINCHLIFFE Hay & Straw Dealer 3 Holme Lane ; h, 115 Hawkesley Avenue, Hillsborough Benjamin HIND Managing Director, Burgon & Ball Limited La Plata Works, Holme Lane, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Robert HOLLINGWORTH Greengrocer 202 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Arthur HOWARD Pork Butcher 154 Holme Lane, Hillsboro' Henry HOYLAND Draper 236 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Annie HUMPAGE Householder 166 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry William HUMPHRIES Tobacconist 384 Langsett Road & 90 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry HURST Greengrocer 81 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Arnold IBBOTSON Grocer 144 Holme Lane, Hillsboro' Mrs Mary Ann JOHNSON 180 Holme Lane, Hillborough Mrs Ellen JOLLY househldr. 34 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John JONES cart owner 53 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Joseph Hedley KAY News agent 136 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Alfred KELSEY Furniture Broker 148 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Fredk. LAKE Shopkpr. 269 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Bernard LANCASTER Chemist & Druggist 68 Holme LAne , Hillsborough Harry LILLEYMAN Confectioner 74 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas George LILLEYMAN Hardware dealer 106 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John George LOWE Grocer 104 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Walter MARLOW Builder (W. & Sons) 185 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Walter Henry MARLOW Builder (W. & Sons) 187 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry MARR Builder 51 (back of) Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry MARR Shopkeeper 51 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John Willie MATTHEWMAN Picture frame maker 66 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Herbert MILLINGTON Boot & shoe dealer 71 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Tom MITCHELL Salesman 45 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Misses Beatrice MORRIS & Agnes A. Confectioners 118 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Elizh. MORTIMER Hosier 88 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Albert Edward MURGATROYD Boot maker 76 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Marshall NUTTALL blacksmith Holme Lane , Hillsborough; h 76 Ball Road, Hillsborough George OSBORNE pawnbroker 98 Harvest Lane & 108 & 110 Holme Lane, Hillsborough. h. 11 osgathorpe Rd Mrs Mary Eleanor PAGGIN householder 63 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Ferdinand PENNINGTON Shopkeeper 69 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John A. PERRON Tailor 80 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Clement PLATTS Butcher 140 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Sarah PLEWS Draper 212 & 228 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Worrall REVITT Butcher 70 Holme lane, Hillsborough Thomas Litchfield REYNOLDS Tobacconist 83 Holme lane, Hillsborough George William ROBERTS Fishmonger 158 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Minnie ROBERTS Tripe dealer 120 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Robert ROBSON Greengrocer 126 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Mary Ann RODGERS Baker 102 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Mary ROSE Registry Office 39 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Emily SAVILLE Fried fish dealer 100 Holme Lane Stephen Ernest SAMPSON Veterinary surgeon 47 Holme Lane; h. 42 Clarence Road, Hillsborough William SENIOR Butcher 94 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Frederick SILLS Boot repairer 188 Holme Lane. Hillsborough; h. 21 Greenock Street, Hillsborough Mrs. Rosetta SMALLEY Shopkeeper 77 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs. Emily SMITH Hair dresser 67 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Lawrence SMITH Tobacconist 230 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Richard SNOOK Hillsborough Inn, 2 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William SOWTER Boot maker 30 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Tom STACEY Confectioner 60 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George William STATON Chimney cleaner 123 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Joseph STOCKS Piston ring maker 109 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George STRUTT Provision dealer 14 Holme Lane; h. 337 Walkley Lane William TARBROOK Baker 216 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Philip TAYLOR Fent Dealer 34 Firth Park Road & 58 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas Sidney THOMPSON Fent Dealer 75 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Elizabeth TINKLER Fruiterer 184 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Fred VEAL engine driver 113 Holme Lane, Hillsboro' Mrs Sarah VICKERS Fried Fish Dealer 210 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John T. VOCE Hardware Dealer 208 Holme Lane, Hillsboro William WAINWRIGHT Furniture dealer 56 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George WARR hair dresser 224 Holme Lane, Hillsborough; 4 Bread Street Park; h. 71 Barlow Road, Malin Edwin WEBSTER cutler 124 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William Alfred WELCH Malin Bridge Inn, 194 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Wilton WILD Butcher 220 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Sophia WILDE householder 105 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Arthur WILLERTON Boot repairer 96 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Edward Bruce WILSON Physician & Surgeon (Wilson & Bissett) 24 Holme Lane, Hillsborough M. & J. WING file manufacturers Jericho Works, Holme Lane, Hillsborough Alfred E. WOOD stationer 16 Holme Lane, Hillsborough; h. 79 Beechwood Road John Hy. WOOLHOUSE Tailor 35 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William WORTHY Fruiterer 78 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Louisa ZERB shopkeeper 200 Holme Lane, Hillsborough

White's 1919/20 Directory Campo Chambers (30 Campo Lane) Sheffield Womens' Suffrage Society note also my earlier suffragette query. from an earlier message in this thread... Ann KNIGHT is listed as a sitter in a well known painting of this event - NPG 599 Somewhere I have a key to this portrait because my 4xgt grandfather (Isaac Crewdson - no Sheffield connection) is also in it, a larger than average pate painted very small near the back. It would not surprise me to learn that he was one of those objecting to the presence of women. The first thing he did when he founded his own sect after resigning from the Quakers was to prohibit women from being ministers. If I manage to find the key I will try and work out where Ann is. Hugh

I remember he used to have a gym at Sheffield Lane Top for a number of years after his time with the Owls

Hi M in the second pic you can see K.F.C in the distance, stands between broughton lane and cliffton st. if i go passed again i will get you some more pics around there. but get out of the car this time. i was only 15 when i left carbrook.(pulled the houses down) i lived at the house at the side of st barts church 1 Newton terrace,you had to go under a very large entry the Gurnalls lived there as well at the house at the side of the entry. the house they lived in if i remember rightly.... used to be a work place that made coffins.. hasten to add not when i was there.. i have tried searching for a photo but it seems to have vanished off archive's list. there was the Church about 5 houses the entry,a Garage (Ferns) then a Beer off (stentans) at the corner of Cliffton street. standing at the top of our entry looking across the road there was all the shops. Pork shop, Lants chippy. Gowers then went to Samik motors,Paper shop, Betting office, Boldocks,Yeomans tabacco shop and a Pokey hole dark shop Peacocks. to name but a few.. we didn't need town... I just wish i had took photos back then. but being in my early teens i suppose photography was the last thing on my mind. the Excelsior pub at the top of carbrook st in the 50's my aunty and uncle run that. for many years. then further down houses and Jacksons chippy.my nan lived a few house down from the chippy then the last shop was Ali's Butchers..where my friend Malcolm lived. more houses then the Carbrook hall pub. which is Still there now. oppersite what used to be the Phesant pub. now The Stumble inn.. if you want to see any places let me know and i will go on a All our yestudays photo shoot for you around all the old places so you can see the changes. i go to Barly wood rd cemetery so not out of my way. Plus i bet a few on this forum may be interested to see the changes. more so if they have left this area as yourself.. if anyone reading this would like me to take a couple of pics of places they remember give me a shout, i'll see what i can do... please remember im no David Bailey, but will do my best. Chez

Hi everyone, As part of my research at the University of Sheffield - I'm doing some reading into the demolished Weston Works on Portobello, which used to lie between Broad Lane and West Street. As I understand it, the building become derelict after a number of years during the 1970's and then become something of a hang out for bands of the era like Cabaret Voltaire - until it was demolished in the late 80s/ early 90s. I would be really interested to hear from anyone who has memories/info on this building. Cheers, Tom

Cheers Richard, More to come tomorrow, eyes have given up on me for now!! I must say this chap has his finger in a few pies. George CRESWICK Cowkeeper, coal dealer & public weighing machine 29 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Did he lift people up and guess their weight :unsure:

Hi, first time posting on this forum, so I hope I'm posting in the correct place. I'm interested to find out more about the Stanley Tools building (Woodside Lane, Sheffield, S3 9PD). So far all I have managed to discover is that the Stanley company has been in Sheffield since 1937 and the building was closed when Stanley consolidated three sites to one to Hellaby. The building is currently being used as a airsoft skirmish site (like paintball without the paint). I'd like to know as much as possible about the building, including anything of interest that may have happened on the site. I'd also be interested to know what was on the site before the building. Thanks for any help you can provide, Tom

Holme Lane Kelly's 1893 Frederick ABEL Grocer &c. Holme Lane, Hillsborough John ALLEN Stationer; Post Office 224 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William ALLSOPP Shopkeeper 36 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Elizabeth BARKER Shopkeeper 1 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William BARKER Butchers' steel manufacturer 22 Holme Lane, Hillsborough James W BARNES Grocer 12 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William BEARD Butcher 22 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry BOWER File manager (M & J Wing) Jericho Works, Holme Lane, Hillsborough George Easton BRADLEY Butcher 140 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Harvey CHAPMAN News agent & vendor 50 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Harvey COOPER Warehouseman 33 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George CRESWICK Cowkeeper, coal dealer & public weighing machine 29 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William CROSS Shopkeeper 196 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas DAWSON Shopkeeper 226 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry GREAVES Watch & clock repairer 194 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Luther GREAVES Hay & straw dealer Holme Lane, Hillsborough John E GUITE Grocer & provision dealer 144 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Edwin GUY Shopkeeper 156 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Thomas HALL Butcher 10 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry HOYLAND Fancy draper 222 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Abner IBBOTSON Boot maker 184 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Charles E JACKSON Traction engine owner 198 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Miss Annie Blanche JAMES Teacher of music 80 Holme Lane, Hillsborough G W JOHNSTON Surgeon (Johnston & Kite) Holme Lane, Hillsborough JOHNSTON & KITE Surgeons Holme Lane, Hillsborough Dawson KITE Surgeon (Johnston & Kite) Holme Lane, Hillsborough Edwin Whitfield Dawson KITE Medical Officer & Public Vaccinator, Wortley Union Holme Lane, Hillsborough Francis William LAMBERT Draper & hosier 18 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John Francis MARSHALL Shopkeeper Holme Lane, Hillsborough Daniel MCFADEN Ironmonger 78 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry MITCHELL Greengrocer 20 Holme Lane, Hillsborough James MURGATROYD Boot maker 76 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Henry jun. PEARSON Fish & game dealer 4 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Benjamin PLATTS Shopkeeper 142 Holme Lane, Hillsborough John Inett PRICE Ironmongers' assistant 47 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Marrianne PRIESTLEY Plumber, glazier & gasfitter 8 Holme Lane, Hillsborough William Henry SCARR Grocer & beer retailer 82 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Alfred SMITH Analyst 20 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Richard Webster SPICER Saddler 138 Holme Lane, Hillsborough George STRUTT Provision dealer 14 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Adelaide WAIT Beer retailer 190 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Mrs Elizabeth WILSON Shopkeeper 186 Holme Lane, Hillsborough M & J WING File manufacturers Jericho Works, Holme Lane, Hillsborough WISEMAN & JONES Surgeons 39 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Alfred Edwin WOOD News agent & fancy repository 16 Holme Lane, Hillsborough

Has anyone said Hackenthorpe Methodist, this has a big green dome just off Birley Spa Lane. Also Handsworth Methodist Church on Handsworth Road.

I think the photo is on a tour as the tram is turning right to go up meadowhead, this was only used for school journeys to and from abbey lane

Looks like we were there at different times but a lot of my childhood was spent on the fields between Waverley Lane and the old pit site.

I think you're right...those points are a little further down, on the old image. It looks like the Roberts car is passing the points that would allow it to turn on to Nursery St (Rd?) The old Tram lines of Sheffield are the reason I'm so interested in the history of the City. Not long after I moved here I was going to Firth Park one Day while the council was repairing the junction of Stubbin Lane. As I went passed the road works I saw the old lines still intact. As a piece of engineering it was a huge and amazing task to lay as much steel and as well as they did , with the tools they had. I love the fact that there is a little bit of history hidden, which we can see on old photos and still see today when they are working on the roads. When passing road works I always have a look to see if there is a little bit of track...I'd love to get a little bit..just a foot or so!

Hi Richard My grandparents were Eheud and Lily Marfleet. Had four sons and all worked down the pit with grandad. Dates i can't remember . They lived there when I was born 50s and still lived there in the 60s. I have a family photo taken on Waverley lane for there golden wedding. I will dig it out and post it on if I can figure out how to do this,

Woodseats Palace, Chesterfield Rd. - http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s02423 http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s08089 The Palace opened in September of 1911 with a seating capacity of 550. The pit seating was of tip up benches and the pit entrance was from a side passage. Two small shops were incorporated into the front of the building which was finished in green and white terracotta. Inside the auditorium there was a small stage with three dressing room's and a screen which could be flown above the stage for the occasional variety performances. There were no screen curtains. Films were projected from a single Kinetoprojector with access to the projection room being via a vertical ladder from the managers office. Improvements were made in 1920 when a balcony was added increasing the seating to around 800. The projection room was also re-sited at this time and placed in the stalls area. In 1955 the cinema was taken over by Star Associated Holdings and after closing for two weeks, reopened with the capability to screen CinemaScope presentations. For the first time, the Palace opened for Sunday performances and Children's matinees were reintroduced. The Palace closed in September of 1961. Info: Sheffield Cinemas.

Wincobank Picture Palace, Merton Lane. - http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s08092 The Wincobank Picture Palace opened in June 1914. Of brick construction, the frontage was of terracotta with stone facings. Steep steps led up to an entrance with a mosiac tiled floor. Seating capacity was 550. The projection room was at first floor level and housed a single Butcher's No.12 projector which was hand cranked. Unusually, electricity for lighting was provided by a gas engine, as mains electricity was not available until 1921. Some alterations and improvements were made in 1919 which included redecoration, but it was to be some seven years before the Palace was closed for two weeks during which time a balcony was added and the pay-box was repositioned. Refurbishment and redecoration was also carried out at this time. The addition of the balcony increased the seating capacity by around 100. By the mid 1920s, musical accompaniment was being provided by a trio of, a pianist, violinist and either a trumpeter or drummer. In 1930, a Western Electric sound system was installed for the changeover to talkies. The Palace was normally closed for the last week in July to allow for staff holidays at a time when business was slack due to the Sheffield 'works weeks' holidays. In August 1953 the hall was closed for a week to allow for modernisation work. This included re-modeling the proscenium arch, improvements to lighting and ventilation, and the installation of a modern pay-box. The first film in CinemaScope, "The Robe" * was screened in March of 1955. The Palace closed in February 1960 having seen it's sister theatre, the Tinsley Palace, close just 12 months earlier. Review of The Robe from IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046247/ Info: Sheffield Cinemas.

The Victory Palace, Upwell St. - http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=t00094 The Victory opened in October 1921. Externally, the building was undistinguished except for "The Victory" which was displayed in coloured red glass and illuminated at night. Seating capacity was around 850 which included 300 in the balcony. The pit had a separate entrance with the front pay-boxes dispensing stalls and balcony tickets. Twin staircases let up to the balcony lounge. One attraction of the balcony was the availability of twin 'love' seats on the end of each row. A single manual organ, a Clavorchester built by Sheffield company Brindley & Foster, accompanied the films and was also used for recitals. The organist was J.Percy Hall. By 1924 the owners were in severe financial difficulty and the company wound up and a Leeds cinema owners syndicate took over the running of the hall. Western Electric sound equipment was installed in 1930 but silent films were still screened for children's Saturday matinees. The Victory opened on Sundays from March 1946 until shortly before it closed on 6 July, 1957. It was only the fourth Sheffield cinema to close since the end of WW2. Info: Sheffield Cinemas.