Guest Jeremy Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Probably well represented here already, can't believe it wasn't the first thing on my mind ... needs a representation here also. I agree with Stuart that The Park is probably better off with its own topic. It wasn't ever a park in the sense that is being used in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I agree with Stuart that The Park is probably better off with its own topic. It wasn't ever a park in the sense that is being used in this thread. If you're thinking of medieval emparkments then there were several others in Hallamshire...Shirecliffe, Loxley Chase and Rivelin Chase spring to mind; exclusive rather than inclusive, as far as the general public were concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 If you're thinking of medieval emparkments then there were several others in Hallamshire...Shirecliffe, Loxley Chase and Rivelin Chase spring to mind; exclusive rather than inclusive, as far as the general public were concerned. This is a whole new ball game for somebody a lot more clever than me, I am just a simple soul. Another volunteer required :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Weston Park Map Ref 81 Multimap Link http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...ost&p=43481 The 12 1/2 acre estate which formed Weston Park was formerly the home of Thomas Harrison and his daughters Anne and Elizabeth. The estate was purchased by the Town Council for £18,000 and opened as Sheffield's first public park. The park was offically opened on 4 May 1874. Weston Park Observatoty http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s10855 http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=y01774 Rebuilt in Weston Park to house a large telescope originally owned by Thomas Rawson Barker - donated to the town by his daughter. Opened 20 September 1880. There was a curator who was available Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the winter to supervise visitors & give instruction. It is believed it was removed during WW2. The telescope was equatorially mounted, was 8ft in diameter focal length and had an object lens 6 inches in diameter. It had nine eyepieces of avrious powers. It was fitted with a clockwork drive to keep it fixed on an object Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Weston Park Observatoty http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s10855 http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=y01774 Rebuilt in Weston Park to house a large telescope originally owned by Thomas Rawson Barker - donated to the town by his daughter. Opened 20 September 1880. There was a curator who was available Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the winter to supervise visitors & give instruction. It is believed it was removed during WW2. The telescope was equatorially mounted, was 8ft in diameter focal length and had an object lens 6 inches in diameter. It had nine eyepieces of avrious powers. It was fitted with a clockwork drive to keep it fixed on an object Updates done upto this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This is a whole new ball game for somebody a lot more clever than me, I am just a simple soul. Another volunteer required Start another (small) thread for Ancient Parks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Mappin Art Gallery Weston Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Wonder why our illustrious council didn't keep to the bargain A gift to Sheffield. October 1878 It was announced at the meeting of the Sheffield Council, on Wednesday, that the Duke of Norfolk had set apart three pieces of land as recreation Grounds for the people of Sheffield. The land is situated at Parkwood Springs, Carlisle Street East, and Beighton-lane districts, where thousands of working people will be able to use these open spaces. His grace has given these grounds, which are upwards of twenty six acres in extent, to the Corporation, on condition that they be preserved as recreation grounds, for the people of Sheffield forever. The thanks of the Corporation were voted to his grace for his gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Mappin Art Gallery Weston Park Is that still an Art Gallery ? I thought I read that it has been turned into a 'fun' museum for kids. Wonder what happened to all the 'Art'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Is that still an Art Gallery ? I thought I read that it has been turned into a 'fun' museum for kids. Wonder what happened to all the 'Art'.... Is all the Art at the Graves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Roe Wood Map Ref 70 Could be an then & now! Some time after 1897 I assume! Though which is earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Longley Park Map Ref 52 Multimap Link http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...post&p=4344 This chap look like he's lost something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Beauchief Gardens Map Ref 5 Multimap Link Date not known postmarked 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Graves Park & Animal Farm Map Ref 40 Rose Garden and Cafe 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wyming Brrok Map Ref 90 Old postcard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Longley Park Map Ref 52 Multimap Link http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...post&p=4344 Photo of Longley Park 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Brightside Recreation Ground Photo - Brightside Rec 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Mappin Art Gallery Weston Park Another old postcard of the Mappin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Old postcard Drinking Fountain & Refreshment rooms Firth Park Map Ref 31 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/par...arks/firth-park Cafe Link Multimap Link http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...ost&p=43482 The 36 acre park was a gift to the town from Mark Firth. Originally forming part of the larger Page Hall estate, purchased by Firth in 1873, the Park was offically opened on 16 April 1875 by the Price and Princess of Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Endcliffe Park/Porter Valley Parks Map Ref 30 http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/par.../endcliffe-park Cafe - http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/par...s/endcliffecafe I assume Endcliffe Woods are part of Endcliffe Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Concord Park Map Ref 19 Hi Stuart, This link to the excellent Chris Hobbs site could go in a couple of parks - it details plane crashes during WW2 http://www.chrishobbs.com/sheffield/sheffplanecrashesww2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I assume Endcliffe Woods are part of Endcliffe Park? What we now know as Endcliffe Park was originally called Endcliffe Woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Firth Park Map Ref 31 Photo of Old Refreshment rooms Firth Park 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Photo of Old Refreshment rooms Firth Park 2008 All pictures added to main entries upto last post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Concord Park Map Ref 19 Concord Park was presented to the City By Alderman J G Graves in 1929 it wa made larger be the in 1932. At one time recreational facilities included : Ten Tennis Courts Twenty Three Football Pitches Seven Cricket Pitches Two bolwing greens A nine Hole golf course A miniture gold course Chirlrens Play Ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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