rojoblanco Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I've seen a photo of some flats & shops on Duke Street that I never knew existed having lived in Sheffield all my life (1963) .Does anyone know when these buildings were erected and demolished? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Embassy Court flats, built in the mid 1930's. http://www.picturesheffield.com/;s26150 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boginspro Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Embassy Court really stood out as a landmark on The Park, we considered the place rather posh even in the 50's. Here it is in 1935 looking over the Midland Railway line. Full picture here ---- Britain From Above ------ https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EPW047988 EDIT - Working from a very dodgy memory but I think they must have been pulled down in the 80's, not sure but I think the flats above and most of that area was cleared again about '85 so I think they couldn't have lasted much longer. I seem to remember Embassy Court still standing with rubble all around and was surprised that they were finally demolished but there were rumours structural defects.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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