Stuart0742 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Article from The Star 31/12/09, http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Shakespeare-...much.5946777.jp though they call it Shalesmoor not Gibraltar St Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Article from The Star 31/12/09, http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Shakespeare-...much.5946777.jp though they call it Shalesmoor not Gibralter St Damned shame, the passing of yet another real pub. Here's hoping someone decides its worth a go. We had a magnificent night-time picture of the Shakespeare on here at one time. Before its too late I'd like another one if anyone is passing - please. Benjamin Beet did indeed have the place in 1821 though Samuel Scott is listed in the 1818-1820 directory. Shakespeare 146 Gibralter Street Open 1818-1820 Closed 2010 ?? Span 190 to 192 years Earlier - previous building on same site 1818-20 Samuel Scott 1821 Benjamin Beet 1822 Benjamin Beet (48 Gibralter Street) 1825 Benjamin Beet (48 Gibralter Street) 1828 Benjamin Beet 1834 Thomas Ashby 1837 T Ashby 1845 J Rubbins/Rubens (138 Gibraltar Street) 1846 Isaac Rubbins 1849 Issac Rubbins 1851 Issac Rubbins 1852 Issac Rubbins 1854 Isaac Rubbins 1856 Isaac Rubbins 1861 Isaac Rubbins (employing 7 men and 3 boys) 1862 Isaac Rubbins 1871 Thomas Drabble (130-132 Gibralter Street) Aged 40, born Lithwell, Yorks; wife Ruth, 40, born Renishaw, Derbyshire 1881 Francis Best (148 Gibraltar Street) Aged 55, born Skelton in Cleveland; wife Charlotte, 56, born Earlsheaton, Yorks. Children Susan, 25; Annie, 17 and Charlotte 17 - all unmarried, all born Huddersfield. Also George Woolstone, Ostler, aged 26, born Sheffield. Francis Best is in Leeds in 1891, so its not him. There is a mystery then; who had The Shakespeare in 1891 ? 1893 Henry Ward 148 Gibralter Street (Update - Thanks Ukelele Lady) 1901 Frank Howson 1905 Frank Howson 1911 Samuel Doughty 1948 Laurence Rattigan 1951 Laurence Rattigan 2009-2010 Jeff Boss ---------------------------------------------------------- It would be nice to fill in the 1951-2009 gap if at all possible. ---------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Article from The Star 31/12/09, http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Shakespeare-...much.5946777.jp though they call it Shalesmoor not Gibralter St I believe they are right when they say Gibralter street, it's continuation of West Bar. West Bar, Gibralter street, Moorfields then Shalesmoor up to the junction of Infirmary road and Penistone road. Although there have been many alterations around there I think the address is still the same. 1893 Shakespeare 148 Gibralter street. Henry Ward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I believe they are right when they say Gibralter street, it's continuation of West Bar. West Bar, Gibralter street, Moorfields then Shalesmoor up to the junction of Infirmary road and Penistone road. Although there have been many alterations around there I think the address is still the same. 1893 Shakespeare 148 Gibralter street. Henry Ward. The Star refer to it as Shalesmoor. Yes I agree it is Gibralter St Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The Star refer to it as Shalesmoor. Yes I agree it is Gibralter St Yet another cock-up made by The Star, maybe we should send them a map lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 1893 Shakespeare 148 Gibralter street. Henry Ward. Updated here and on main record. Thank you :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest binsted71 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Updated here and on main record. Thank you Although 'The Shakespeare' doesn't appear to be involved, it gets a mention in this unfortunate incident which was reported in The Times in 1856. The Times October 10, 1856. ROBBERY and MURDER at SHEFFIELD A man named John Reid, head gardener to Mr. E.L.F. Benzon, of Hillsborough Hall, near Sheffield, died on Tuesday evening from injuries inflicted upon him by robbers on the Saturday evening previous. Reid left home for Sheffield by the 7o’clock omnibus on Saturday evening, and was expected back in the course of the evening, but did not return. His absence during the whole of the night caused his family great alarm, which was not diminished by his return home at noon on Sunday in a very dangerous condition. He stated to his wife that after transacting his business in Sheffield on Saturday evening he proceeded towards the Shakespeare Inn, Gibraltar Street, to meet the 10 o’clock omnibus for Hillsborough. Being somewhat pushed for time, he took a near route through a notorious neighbourhood known as Silver Street, and while passing along this street was suddenly struck down with a heavy weapon by someone who he did not see. His pockets were rifled of a watch and about 10 shillings in money, and he was left lying upon the ground in a state of insensibility; so he remained until discovered upwards of an hour afterwards by the watchman, who conveyed him to the Town Hall, supposing, it would seem, that he was intoxicated. Reid was detained at the Town Hall until next day, when, it being discovered that he was much injured, he was sent home in a cab. Mr Smith, surgeon, of Sheffield, was called in to attend him, and found him much injured about the ribs, abdomen, &c., and inflammation supervened with a fatal result. Reid did not see the men by whom he was attacked, and little hope is entertained of their discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Although 'The Shakespeare' doesn't appear to be involved, it gets a mention in this unfortunate incident which was reported in The Times in 1856. The Times October 10, 1856. ROBBERY and MURDER at SHEFFIELD Shakespeare main record updated, Thank you Binsted71 :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Damned shame, the passing of yet another real pub. Here's hoping someone decides its worth a go. We had a magnificent night-time picture of the Shakespeare on here at one time. Before its too late I'd like another one if anyone is passing - please. Benjamin Beet did indeed have the place in 1821 though Samuel Scott is listed in the 1818-1820 directory. Shakespeare 146 Gibraltar Street Open 1818-1820 Closed 2010 ?? Span 190 to 192 years Earlier - previous building on same site 1818-20 Samuel Scott 1821 Benjamin Beet 1822 Benjamin Beet (48 Gibraltar Street) 1825 Benjamin Beet (48 Gibraltar Street) 1828 Benjamin Beet 1834 Thomas Ashby 1837 Thomas Ashby 1841 Thomas Ashby 1845 J Rubbins/Rubens (138 Gibraltar Street) 1846 Isaac Rubbins 1849 Issac Rubbins 1851 Issac Rubbins 1852 Issac Rubbins 1854 Isaac Rubbins 1856 Isaac Rubbins 1861 Isaac Rubbins (employing 7 men and 3 boys) 1862 Isaac Rubbins 1871 Thomas Drabble (130-132 Gibralter Street) Aged 40, born Lithwell, Yorks; wife Ruth, 40, born Renishaw, Derbyshire 1881 Francis Best (148 Gibraltar Street) Aged 55, born Skelton in Cleveland; wife Charlotte, 56, born Earlsheaton, Yorks. Children Susan, 25; Annie, 17 and Charlotte 17 - all unmarried, all born Huddersfield. Also George Woolstone, Ostler, aged 26, born Sheffield. 1891 Harry Ward (See Census image; Thanks Stuart) 1893 Henry Ward 148 Gibraltar Street (Update - Thanks Ukelele Lady) 1901 Frank Howson 1905 Frank Howson 1911 Samuel Doughty & John Dossett (Whit'es) 1919 George Hall 1925 George Hall 1948 Laurence Rattigan 1951 Laurence Rattigan 2009-2010 Jeff Boss ---------------------------------------------------------- It would be nice to fill in the 1951-2009 gap if at all possible. Latest Update(s) : 1841 Thomas Ashby 1891 Henry "Harry" Ward (Thanks Stuart) 1911 John Dossett 1919 & 1925 George Hall ---------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Now is the winter of our discontent - opening line, Richard the Third Good friend in the late 1960's John Weatherill lived in Furnace Hill Flats, had two brothers and three sisters, I was a regular visitor. We shared a love of motorcycles, he parked his bike on the verandah under the kitchen window and kept spare parts in the bath. Just round the corner on Gibraltar Street was The Shakespeare, our local. We spent many of our evenings there, the dart board had a hard lump on the double 20, impossible to score, wonder if they replaced it? The landlord was a tall friendly man who spoke with a lisp, his tongue poked out of the side of his mouth, couldn't say ess, only eth. I can't remember his name, so, unable to fill in any blanks between 1951 and 2000 but I know these details will be invaluable (?) The Shakespeare, well, what can I say? It's gone but will always have a fond place in my memory. It's a wonder it suvived as long as it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Any news/pictures/articles from The Star please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 The Shakespeare has finally closed and was boarded up last Friday (5/2/08) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 The Shakespeare has finally closed and was boarded up last Friday (5/2/08) Deeply saddened, we had a great night time picture of the place on here at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Large venue, lots of parking nearby could be a great venue for music and Street parties/festivals - could even make a great Pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Deeply saddened, we had a great night time picture of the place on here at one time. update A sold sign has appeared today mmm lets see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmund Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Sale brochure - June 2009 Shakespeare For Sale.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughW Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Perhaps it should be mentioned here that the Shakespeare re-opened after 18 months and as of April 2016 is a thriving live music and real ale venue. The Shakespeare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makapaka Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 When I was a kid my dad played for the Shakespeare’s over 35’s football team. I was only maybe 13 but was a decent enough player so he used to take me training with them. one 5 a side game I was playing really well and the landlord of the pub who was on the other team kicked me so hard on the shin in a tackle I can still feel the indentation on my shin now. I’ve always loved the pub like - one of the few traditional pubs we’ve got left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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