Sheffield History Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Before the Hole In The Road roundabout was constructed in Sheffield city centre here's how the area looked. Question is what buildings were removed to make way for it? Was was there and what did they sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Is this a view from another angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Sheffield History said: Is this a view from another angle? It is. Looking along Change Alley towards High Street, before Change Alley was lost in the creation of Arundel Gate. Thorntons Chocolate Kabin on the corner with Norfolk Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 31/12/2016 at 19:24, madannie77 said: It is. Looking along Change Alley towards High Street, before Change Alley was lost in the creation of Arundel Gate. Thorntons Chocolate Kabin on the corner with Norfolk Street I believe there was a Blaskeys wallpaper shop on Change Alley where my friend used to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, ukelele lady said: I believe there was a Blaskeys wallpaper shop on Change Alley where my friend used to work. There was certainly one in the new building at the High Street/ Change Alley junction (Picture Sheffield) built after Hitler flattened the previous buildings. Later shot of Blaskeys after that building had become part of Castle Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Then and now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLongden Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Didn't Tandy's (Radio Shack) used to be in one of this row of shops in the late 70's / early 80's? I seem to remember that you could access their lower ground floor from inside the Hole-in-the-Road and it was packed with DJ Gear, decks, amps, lighting, etc. Upstairs (on the ground floor) was where all the electrical / electronic stuff was, but I don't think there was ever an 'upstairs'? I had a brief interest in amateur radio at that time and this was the place to go for some of the kit they seemed to specialise in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The single story flat roofed building adjoining the Walsh's - Rackham's building used to contain the gent's outfitters Willerbys at the end nearest to Walshs (of which it may have been a franchise) and next-door - Morris's (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Vickers Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I am sure Roger Sherwoods (hair salon) and Moss Bros or another gents outfitters were on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Turton Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Two unposted postcards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Nice postcards Richard. Todays view of the second postcard would be this..(does anyone know anything about the sculptured figure on the Co-Op building?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madannie77 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 8 hours ago, LeadFarmer said: Nice postcards Richard. Todays view of the second postcard would be this..(does anyone know anything about the sculptured figure on the Co-Op building?) (snip) The figure is Vulcan by Boris Tietze, made in 1962. Click on the small image on the linked page for larger images of the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Great work How the area has changed! Anyone remember any of the other shops around this part of town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFarmer Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 8 hours ago, madannie77 said: The figure is Vulcan by Boris Tietze, made in 1962. Click on the small image on the linked page for larger images of the work. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxingday79 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 On 12/01/2017 at 07:08, Unitedite Returns said: The single story flat roofed building adjoining the Walsh's - Rackham's building used to contain the gent's outfitters Willerbys at the end nearest to Walshs (of which it may have been a franchise) and next-door - Morris's (I think). There was also a Marsdens cafe a bit like a Wimpy. Had many a " frothy" coffee served in a glass cup and saucer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 On 16 January 2017 at 16:37, LeadFarmer said: Thanks The Vulcan effigy was on Hornes Gents Outfitters, people seem to forget that, it's always called Castle House, ok it was but Hornes is never mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaJNation Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Here is a view looking across High St from the Walsh's side towards C&A. Photo is dated 15-6-57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Walker Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 On 3/7/2017 at 07:15, tozzin said: The Vulcan effigy was on Hornes Gents Outfitters, people seem to forget that, it's always called Castle House, ok it was but Hornes is never mentioned. Yes, I remember Hornes http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s13067&pos=31639&action=zoom&id=15955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 On 07/03/2017 at 21:16, EmmaJNation said: Here is a view looking across High St from the Walsh's side towards C&A. Photo is dated 15-6-57 To the left of this image can be seen, the still gutted and boarded-up, former retail premises of Montague Burtons Limited, tailors, 51-55, High Street, which had been destroyed in the Sheffield Blitz of 12/12/1940. The premises remained unoccupied and in this dilapidated condition for many years, until eventually demolished and replaced with new development, circa 1960. Montague Burtons Limited relocated to alternative premises, at 20-22, Haymarket, where they were to remain for many years. The C&A Modes Limited, department store, first opened on 22/09/1952, as an originally, two-story replacement for their original premises, which had been destroyed in the Sheffield Blitz of 12/12/1940. The remaining four floors were added to the original two-story building in 1954. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdodie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 08/01/2017 at 17:38, LeadFarmer said: Then and now.. Was the YEB Shop & Offices in this building (1960/1970s)????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdodie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 10/03/2017 at 16:47, Unitedite Returns said: To the left of this image can be seen, the still gutted and boarded-up, former retail premises of Montague Burtons Limited, tailors, 51-55, High Street, which had been destroyed in the Sheffield Blitz of 12/12/1940. The premises remained unoccupied and in this dilapidated condition for many years, until eventually demolished and replaced with new development, circa 1960. Montague Burtons Limited relocated to alternative premises, at 20-22, Haymarket, where they were to remain for many years. The C&A Modes Limited, department store, first opened on 22/09/1952, as an originally, two-story replacement for their original premises, which had been destroyed in the Sheffield Blitz of 12/12/1940. The remaining four floors were added to the original two-story building in 1954. I have just thrown 3 x shirts and 4 Tee Shirts away that I purchased at C&A's in 1970s. (The labels had the exclusive name of Canada, Made for C&A on it). Apart from the size being too small now, the quality of the shirts were still unbelievably good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jdodie said: Was the YEB Shop & Offices in this building (1960/1970s)????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Bang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Watkinson Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I'm new on here can't find answer when was the hole-in-the -road built&why?how did it come to be in the first place ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Paul Watkinson said: I'm new on here can't find answer when was the hole-in-the -road built&why?how did it come to be in the first place ? Good question (welcome to the site by the way) Our willing Sheffield History readers should easily be able to solve this one for you so stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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