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Would love to know more about the houses which stood off Derbyshire lane (on the one-way section below the Scarsdale Road junction). On the 1897 map they are referred to as West Cliff and The Elms. Various gateposts and parts of old wall are still visible from the road. Presumably they were demolished in connection with the quarry/brickworks off Chesterfield Road (now Homebase etc).
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While out taking pictures of the old works around Neepsend Lane, I came across this one but I cant for the life of me remember who's works it was, can anyone remember?
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This image is captioned 'Sharrow Lane Nursery and Infant School' but I can't place this on Sharrow Lane at all. Anyone any ideas where it is? It's dated 1979. http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s31214&pos=4&action=zoom&id=103597
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Hi, I've been a member for a while now but this is my first post. I'm doing some family history research, and in the 1901 census my great great Grandfather was living at number 30 Joiner Lane and further research reveals he was living at this address up until his death in 1909. However, Joiner Lane seems to have now disappeared. I have seen a map which shows Joiner Lane running parallel to Joiner Street, just off Nursery Street, but the map I've seen (50's I think), doesn't show any dwellings. I'm hoping to find any photos and/or maps of the area for the period when he was living there. Also, the 1911 census shows my great Grandfather living at 53 Kilton Street (another street which has now gone), and also shows him as employed at the Silver Plate Works. I looked into this and the only Silver Plate works I can in Sheffield at the time is Beaumont Bros on Joiner Lane! Any help with this would be very much appreciated.
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Abebooks Sheffield Printed for the Author by John Northall, 1797. 1st Ed. Sm. 4to. 96pp. 5 folding plates. Light browning, minor soiling, minor markings to verso of t.p., C20th rebind in half leather with cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine. The oldest book in the collection of the National Railway Museum and the first book to print information and details on an iron railway. Very rare and important, the number of known copies is small, and there are no records of it appearing at Auction.Kress, B.3373; ESTC T11202; Ottley 172.John Curr (c. 1756–1823) Manager of the Duke of Norfolk's collieries in Sheffield, England from 1781 to 1801. In 1776 Curr was one of the first engineers to utilise flanged iron rails in the coalmine. His preface states ‘the making and use of rail-roads and corves were the first of my inventions .’ The transportation of coal carts (‘corves’) along these rails was considerably more efficient than earlier methods. He also invented elaborate hauling machinery, which greatly improved the output of each pit. His innovations were strongly resisted by the colliery workers, who rightly suspected that improved efficiency might threaten jobs and wages. According to family legend Curr hid himself in local woods for several days until the ferment had somewhat subsided.Despite opposition from many quarters Curr’s technological improvements transformed the British Coal industry. He took out several patents including one on his haulage technique, which proved highly lucrative as other collieries adopted his ingenious system.He published the above work at the height of his success - now recognised as a key text in the history of mining and engineering. £2,750 + postage, obviously.
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I don't know if this has been covered before The main 1911 census document states Occupation Road however the schedule states Occupation Lane, is there a reason
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eBay, £58 !!!! Any knowledge as to a year please ?
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New Book: The Coal Mining Industry Of Barnsley, Rotherham And Worksop
Unitedite Returns posted a topic in Sheffield History Chat
I am sure that some of you will remember that I posted a brief note back in July, letting you know that one of this site's contributors, Ken Wain had recently produced his first book, titled "The Coal Mining Industry of Sheffield and North East Derbyshire", published by Amberley Publishing, [30.06.2014]. I am therefore sure that some of you will be interested to learn that Ken has now produced his second, companion work, titled "The Coal Mining Industry of Barnsley, Rotherham and Worksop", ISBN: 13-978-1445639659, also published by Amberley Publishing, [2014]. Although this second publication is not quite as focused on "Sheffield matters", as you would naturally expect, it is still, an excellent companion to Ken's first work and there is still more than enough consideration given to those collieries that once lay just outside of the city's boundaries, [Kiveton Park, Treeton, Waleswood, Thurcroft, and Dinnington, etc.] to warrant its addition to your collection. Once again, plenty of information, lots of photographs and well worth a read. -
Sheffield Wadsley Lane, Hillsborough Old Postcard on eBay. Can anyone add any more information please ?
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Was Pitsmoor Lane always the same. I am just wondering about the numbering. I am trying to work out where Edward Bullivant had his farm. He is down in burial register in 1891 as a market gardener living at 39 Roe Lane but earlier trade directories say he was a farmer of 11 acres and a scissor smith living in Roe Lane (In 1841 was in Pond Street but moved soon after). Was 39 the farm house or did he move along the road. Did the numbering change due to more houses being built as well as Firshill School?
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New Book "the Coal Mining Industry Of Sheffield And North East Derbyshire";
Unitedite Returns posted a topic in Sheffield History Chat
A number of you will know Ken Wain as one of the contributors to our Sheffield History Forum and of his excellent work and his contributions to our knowledge of local coal mining history, [Westwell Colliery; Collieries Near Mosborough; Coal Lorry At East Birley Colliery; Etc]. Many of you will therefore be interested to learn that Ken has now produced his first book, titled "The Coal Mining Industry of Sheffield and North East Derbyshire"; ISBN: 13-978-1445639635, published by Amberley Publishing, [30-06-2014]. Containing 192 pages and with over 250 illustrations, this book has much to interest those of us who would like to broaden our knowledge about this district's coal mining past. There are specific chapters covering coal mining in Woodhouse, Birley East Colliery, The Sheffield Coal Company, Gleadless, Fence Colliery, Orgreave Colliery and Coking Plant, Nunnery Colliery, Handsworth Colliery, Tinsley Park Colliery, Aston - Beighton - Brookhouse Collieries, Killamarsh Collieries, Renishaw Park Colliery, and many others of local interest. I recommend this book to you, as the author's knowledge of and the depth of his research into our local coal mining industry is well illustrated here, and I would also like to think it worthwhile that we should support one of "Sheffield History's Own". I believe that a second book, by the same author, covering the coal mining industries of Rotherham and Barnsley is to be published in a few months' time, and that a third book, with specific emphasis on the Sheffield coal industry is already in the course of preparation and will follow. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mining-Industry-Sheffield-North-Derbyshire/dp/1445639637/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405765607&sr=8-1&keywords=ken+wain -
Does anyone have any history on this fantastic house on Wheat's Lane, I know that it may be addressed as North Church St but I always thought that where-ever the letter box is that's the address and what a fantastic door it has.
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This was a frequent destination in the early/mid sixties for me, they had a good concert room which was always full on a Saturday night to watch the live turn (they had some crackers on). when I turned eighteen I used to love going in, always a chance of leaving with company. It was also a bit like the Wild West sometimes, the odd chair flying around and even people wasting beer! But good memories for me. I have not been back in over forty years, I wonder if it has changed much?
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Whilst researching for my book "The Coal industry of Sheffield and North East Derbyshire" I was given a photograph of one of T.W Ward's Coal lorries which was used for coal deliveries whilst on contract to the Birley Collieries. On the front of the lorry was erected a large mock up of a Colliery headgear, and on the back of the lorry was a rather large mock up of a coal scuttle on the side of which was written "Direct from the pit to the coal box". A great advert for Birley coal, but underneath the photograph there is a caption which reads:- "Our Contribution to Sheffield week". I know from the vehicles registration number that it was registered in 1938 and the vehicle looks relatively new. I have tried in vain to find out WHEN and WHAT Sheffield week was. Can anyone help please? I have tried Sheffield Records at the central library but they cannot find it! KEN.
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Hi All I'm trying to find out any pictures or info on Beckford Lane Cottages which were opposite back of Shiregreen Hotel on Sicey Avenue. I've found them of the maps on here (Map 77). Their for a friend who used to live in one of them. Any help of info or pics would be a great help. Thank you
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Hi guys and gals, I've been hunting down my relatives over the past few years and at the moment I'm researching "The Sheffield Connection". There are (of course) two avenues to go down : 1. The Abrahams family (thats mine) 2. The Scales family. I've traced both lines back to 1841 and i'm concentrating now on my lineage. Apparently my great, great, great grandmother Ruth was running a boarding house (boarding house keeper) in 1851, the address of which was 43, Coalpit Lane (now Cambridge Street). I was wondering if that building was still around. Personally, I reckon it's where John Lewis now stands but then i don't know how the numbers ran at the time. Any info is welcome. Dave.
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Anyone have any memories of Cooks farm ? I lived across from the farm in the 1960 's on Beacon Rd .
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Recommend dropping in and taking a look.
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Hobson Landlady Of Pub On Water Lane 1843. Which Pub Please?
miked posted a topic in Sheffield Pubs and WMC's
Hobson - publican of Pub on Water Lane in 1843. Anyone know which pub please? Thanks
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I was taking photos of Cruck Barn in Concord Park and noticed a cluster of interesting old buildings just across from there. Presumably there are part of the Oaksfold hamlet? Can't find any details about ages of buildings and who lived there. Read something about Fork manufacturer but couldn't find details. How old is Concord Park itself?
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Can anyone tell me when it opened? Was it before electric trams and if not where did the Horse Trams go?
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hi , I'm trying to help my brother in law Barry Jenkinson (long time resident of north wales formerly from stannington) start his family tree . He tells me his father , who passed away aged 39yrs , circa 1953 when Barry was 13yrs was buried in the grounds of a church at the bottom end of Wadsley Lane . We had a look on Google for this church but with no joy. Can anybody shed some light on this please , might Barry be mistaken re the location? He is convinced that his dad was buried in the church grounds and not a separate cemetery. Many thanks in advance .
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Browsing the 1891 census for the Page Hall area I came across mention of the Old Manor House at Owler Lane. Does anyone know anything about this? It appears to be after 295 Owler Lane where it adjoined Owlet Lane. Lyn
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While walking up Norfolk St to-day a smell hit my nose, it was a smell I have not smelt in Town for over sixty years, it was the unmistakeable smell of coal smoke coming out of the Brown Bears chimney, it really took me back to when I was a child, fantastic. Its a common smell in the villages in Ireland but in the towns and cities here no.
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I had a walk on Broad Lane today, to take a photo of what was the house that the Duke Of Norfolk had built for his eldest son in 1704, its listed and its great little house. I had a chat with the present owner who furnished me with the info. Its also great to see the cobbles of the livestock market still in situ, unfortunately cars spoilt the full view of them.
