Old Woodman Inn

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Indeed, this fine old pub once stood where that huge, 'orrible looking thing sits, at the junction of South Street (The Moor) and Young Street. Photo dates from about 1870.

(Lost Sheffield Portrait of a Victorian City - Peter Machan)

[RichardB]

1881 Census

PATTINSON William M 34 W Head Barlborough, York, England Licensed Victualler 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

PATTINSON George F. M 15 Son Sheffd, York, England Waiter (Inn Servant) 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

PATTINSON Ada F 13 Daughter Sheffd, York, England Scholar 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

PATTINSON Annie F 11 Daughter Sheffd, York, England Scholar 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

SMITH Lydia F 29 U Servant Marlborough Housekeeper (Dom) 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

HINDS Helen F 25 U Servant Retford, Nottingham, England General Servant 312 Shalesmoor Ship Inn Sheffield, York, England

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Despite it's fine old exterior, the Old Woodman Inn was still the site of a violent assault that resulted in the death of a butcher called Harvey Bell

http://www.chrishobbs.com/sheffield/jameseaton1886.htm

Singing, drinking, fighting in a city centre pub - mmmmm!!!