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The River Don area behind The Wicker


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Ok Sheffield History Buffs.. 

The River Don down behind The Wicker. Currently a really nice walk when the sunshine is out but what used to be down this way? Can anyone remember what was here before all these posh flats and offices?

Any photos would be most welcome too of course

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Well, on your right alongside the first part of your walk, up to Blonk Street and Blonk Street bridge, used to be Samuel Osborn works. As you approach the bridge is where the swing grinders were situated, sort of in 'sheds' built out over the Don, and below in the water used to be numerous old / broken grinding wheels.

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