Guest shezza91 Posted April 4, 2007 Â Everyone must remember this and also does anyone remember that thing on the hill just up from the kiosk where you pushed buttons and it lit up which platform your bus was going from (I think!!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield History 413 Posted April 4, 2007 Remind me about the kiosk - it sounds familiar ? was it buttons - with a description - that lit up white lamps showing where it was ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 20 Posted April 4, 2007 I remember that kiosk (would love a picture) and the lightie-uppie-thingie, great post Welcome to, er, here and thanks for reminding us of that ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shezza91 Posted April 4, 2007 Do you think that was the technical name for it - "The lightie-uppie-thingie"? Nice one mate, would love to see a picture of it. It overlooked the penny black pub, just at the top of those steps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 20 Posted April 4, 2007 "The lightie-uppie-map-thingie" sounds good as a definition of it to me :rolleyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield History 413 Posted April 4, 2007 Yep - I remember it now Excellent little feature of Sheffield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 20 Posted April 4, 2007 "The pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie near the thrupenny Kiosk fella" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shezza91 Posted April 4, 2007 "The pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie near the thrupenny Kiosk fella" lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrinderBloke 0 Posted April 4, 2007 Sure that illuminated street map on Flatt Street, wasn't the only one in Sheffield. Cannot recall where I remember others! Maybe Fargate? I asked about the thrupney bit kiosk on the most wanted photo forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickjj 7 Posted April 5, 2007 Here is a great picture from J R Wrigley's book "A Sheffield Camera". You can see the "Threepenny bit Kiosk" to the right and the "Pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie ' to the left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrinderBloke 0 Posted April 5, 2007 Here is a great picture from J R Wrigley's book "A Sheffield Camera". You can see the "Threepenny bit Kiosk" to the right and the "Pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie ' to the left Great stuff... The site was almost cleared for the building of the new sorting office, the old City of Sheffield housing office is still in place, SUT office etc. My guestimate on date is somewhere in the period 1964-6. Anyone got a closer date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickjj 7 Posted April 5, 2007 Great stuff... The site was almost cleared for the building of the new sorting office, the old City of Sheffield housing office is still in place, SUT office etc. My guestimate on date is somewhere in the period 1964-6. Anyone got a closer date? The exact date of the photo is August 14th 1965 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 20 Posted June 30, 2008 "The pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie near the thrupenny Kiosk fella" Quality posting, as always ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tsavo Posted June 30, 2008 The building works in the foreground, are the building of the Pond Street multi storey carpark, Fiesta and Cinecenta etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest transit Posted June 30, 2008 The building works in the foreground, are the building of the Pond Street multi storey carpark, Fiesta and Cinecenta etc. ....and of course, the infamous building what was to become Top Rank / Roxys / Steeleys /and recent reincarnation as the Music Academy! I remember the street map which showed most of Sheffield , with a big arrow and a small flashing bulb in the centre stating"you are here"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tsavo Posted June 30, 2008 Had an experience with one of those maps, trying to navigate with caravan around Roscoff France, in the dark. Found a lovely map as you describe but the "You Are Here" arrow was curled up in the bottom of the frame. About as much use as a......! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest carlie167 Posted June 30, 2008 <_< Here is a not marvellous pic of the Threpenny Bit kiosk. Dont know if anyone can make it a bit better, if you can then feel free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shezza91 Posted June 30, 2008 Here is a not marvellous pic of the Threpenny Bit kiosk. Dont know if anyone can make it a bit better, if you can then feel free. That brings back great memories. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tsavo Posted June 30, 2008 Here is a not marvellous pic of the Threpenny Bit kiosk. Dont know if anyone can make it a bit better, if you can then feel free. Tweaked a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest carlie167 Posted June 30, 2008 Thanks Tsavo, looks a bit clearer now. Wonder why that little van is trying to get into the bus station!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knightstemplar 1 Posted June 30, 2008 I remember "The pressie-buttonie-lightie-uppie-map-thingie near the thrupenny Kiosk fella" please note I was only young but I remember it. I tried to light up as many as I could with the help of a friend. he he Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveHB 151 Posted June 30, 2008 That looks like Sheaf Valley Baths in the middle background {post 19) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syrup 44 Posted June 30, 2008 Here is a not marvellous pic of the Threpenny Bit kiosk. Dont know if anyone can make it a bit better, if you can then feel free. That must have been a Morning shot because the Hot Chestnut Man is not there, You could not get better roast chestnuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest carlie167 Posted June 30, 2008 Yes it was Sheaf Valley Baths, and also Claywood flats in the background. Ooooh the chestnut man, I remember him, I used to buy chestnuts to eat on the bus on my way home from work. Lovely stuff!! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 20 Posted June 30, 2008 Yes it was Sheaf Valley Baths, and also Claywood flats in the background. Ooooh the chestnut man, I remember him, I used to buy chestnuts to eat on the bus on my way home from work. Lovely stuff!! Are you sure they were chestnuts ? Just found this 23 Flat Street, Kelly's 1973, Hester Lester, Cannibal Poodle-Castrator possibly ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
