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Albert Hall Barkers Pool Sheffield.jpg

If you ever wondered what stood where John Lewis department store now stands then here's part of your answer

The Albert Hall - now sadly long gone and replaced by the huge John Lewis site

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Is that some kind of fire engine parked in the side street to the left of the photo. Looks to have pipes coming from it? Quite a crowd gathered watching, unless they are queueing for the cinema?

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4 minutes ago, LeadFarmer said:

Is that some kind of fire engine parked in the side street to the left of the photo. Looks to have pipes coming from it? Quite a crowd gathered watching, unless they are queueing for the cinema?

It looks like there has been a Fire as there seems to be roof damage on the Albert Hall.

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Quite possibly after the Albert Hall fire in July 1937, which spelled the end of the venue. The film Black Legion was released in 1937.

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21 hours ago, Sheffield History said:

Albert Hall Barkers Pool Sheffield.jpg

If you ever wondered what stood where John Lewis department store now stands then here's part of your answer

The Albert Hall - now sadly long gone and replaced by the huge John Lewis site

If you look at the roof, its the aftermath of a disastrous fire.

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