Sheffield History Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Merchants Crescent at Canal Basin in Sheffield City Centre. I've always been fascinated by this little run of buildings. Looks cinematic. Could easily be used in a film. What do we know about this amazing Sheffield landmark? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If I remember rightly, these units used to house the various coal merchants offices to the adjoining railway goods yard. Am I right in thinking that these units were originally 'split level', with one side having an upper storey, as in the above image, whereas on the other side, only the upper floor was visible as they abutted the roadway, that ran up as a ramp into the former goods yard? I seem to remember them, as for some years, following closure, the goods yard served as a car park, and access was in and out by way of that ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cleared out by J.V. Wilson Demolition late 70's, top level had coal offices bottom level full of rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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