Broadfield Hotel, Abbeydale Road

[Guest fcbl]

Hello All -

We are starting some refurbishment work on the Broadfield pub on Abbeydale Road and would love to hear from hear if you have any historical knowledge of the pub or surrounding area. In particular any reference to the Millhouses engine shed or train station would be gratefully received.

Please either post here or email info@thebroadfield.com

Many Thanks

[dunsbyowl1867]

Possibly not of great interest but in the late 1970s/early 1980s the Broadfield was a thriving music venue and I recall seeing many local bands (many of whom later became nationally well known).

[Guest fcbl]

Thanks, any further information gratefully received.

[dunsbyowl1867]

http://www.sheffieldvision.com/aboutmis_bands_extras.html

The Extras - the band that almost was......

[dunsbyowl1867]

http://www.nickrobinson.info/music/muttley/?p=220

[dunsbyowl1867]

FromSheffield Forum re Def Leppard

"I seem to remember them being regulars at the Broadfield. I helped humped their gear at a City Hall gig, Magnum supported them & I thought they were much better. Joe Elliot was late for the sound check cos he'd been for a round of golf! Rock & roll eh?"

[dunsbyowl1867]

"BROADFIELD PUB ( 452 Abbeydale Rd., tel. 0114/255-0200)

Although this big, lively student pub 2 miles south of the city center

no longer puts on live music, it was the best place for local bands to

start out in the late 70's. One incredible week in 1978 saw no less a

line-up of future local stars then Clock DVA, the Thompson Twins,

Vice-Versa, Def Leppard, the Human League, and Cabaret Voltaire."

So that's Clock DVA, Thompson Twins, Vice Versa (who became ABC) Def Lepp , HL & the Cabs - what a week that was!