Sheffield History Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The Farfield Inn at Neepsend (formerly also known as The Owl) in Sheffield is a place that everyone knows well, drives past regularly yet know very little about What is it like inside? And why hasn't it been pulled down? Is it protected ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckweed Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 It is a grade 2 listed building. Originally built as a gentleman's residence. For quite some time the residence of an officer from the barracks. Built in 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Ah that explains why it's been left there.Would be great to see it back to it's former glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Last I heard was that it was in a pretty bad state following being flooded. It must be about 6 years since I last saw Ralph Salt, he told me that there were problems with the council over planning permission for a skip hire company to open up next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn 1 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It looks very lonely, boarded up and forlorn now and in a very sorry state. I'll see if I can get a photo this week. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31dec1966 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I took a photo years ago when it was painted blue and white and called the Owl. Will post when I can find it!! It then shut down for a while and reverted to it's original name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Heres a nice old photo of the Farfield Inn, taken just after the Sheffield floods. It looked a lovely building back then.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Its going to auction on 30th January 2018. http://www.markjenkinson.co.uk/auctions/tuesday-30th-january-2018/display/Farfield+Inn%2C+376+Neepsend+Lane%2C+Sheffield-|-2521#lot Landmark Sheffield property Grade II Listed former Coaching Inn dating from 1752 Approximately 398 square metres of accommodation (4,282 square feet) on three levels Prominent freehold site of approximately 490 square metres Requires complete restoration following floor damage Close to the proposed new ski site development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I called in for a pint several years ago and before it became the "Owl"... It was forlorn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6lad Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Was there another pub called The Owl on the old Penistone Road just about opposite where the adult store is now. I once saw old movies footage ( possibly early 60s) of a car journey from Up north of Sheffield, Halifax Road, Penistone Road towards town. I'm sure I spotted the pub on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 The Farfield Inn on Hillfoot Bridge at Neepsend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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madannie77 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I note that a planning application has gone in to the City Council with the aim of refurbishing the pub and making use of the upper stories and some of the outbuildings. Something needs to be done: it looked very forlorn when I passed by late last year. 19/00626/LBC: Alterations to and refurbishment of Public House, formation of 6 living units on first and second floor, use of existing outbuilding as a workshop and erection of a 2 storey building to form 2 workshops (Class B1) and erection of associated bin stores | The Farfield Inn 376 Neepsend Lane Sheffield S3 8AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Here's the pub back when it was called The Muff Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 The Farfield pub on Neepsend Lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 The Owl on Neepsend Lane as it was known back then. Also known as The Farfield, The Farfield Inn, and The Muff Inn pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 The Farfield Inn pub with the huge gasworks behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 From 'Casbah' on Owlstalk, some info regarding the name change to The Muff Inn.. Quote A young entrepreneur & Wednesdayite Bob Murfin (Muff) dipped his toe into the entertainment industry in the early 80’s with the Muff Inn (Later The Owl) ...... It earned him a few quid as all the Wednesday lads from The Limit supported his venture which allowed him to invest in, and embark upon his career defining project in town........... The Casbah! This explains the links between The Muff Inn/The Owl pub and Sheffield Wednesday fans, and also later on The Casbah in Sheffield City Centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hi have a great intrest in the owl. Does any body remember walt and Renna. If so can you remember the stain glass window of a owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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