Bayleaf Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Barkers Pool Bridge Yes, you did read that correctly, Barkers Pool Bridge. Anyone with any knowledge, dates or, indeed, explanation as to why there would have been a bridge in Barkers Pool ? Would that be the little footbridge over the outlet from Mr Barker's troubled water? About 1572? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Would that be the little footbridge over the outlet from Mr Barker's troubled water? About 1572? Indeed it would be, in the interests of this being "difficult" I feel I need to press you all for more information. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 According to the records, there was expenditure involved in walling the pool, and providing a shuttle to allow water to run off into channels which carried it through the lower parts of the town and thence to the river. The channel necessitated a 'little bridge', railed, by which foot passengers could cross. It was replaced with a stone bridge in 1664. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 According to the records, there was expenditure involved in walling the pool, and providing a shuttle to allow water to run off into channels which carried it through the lower parts of the town and thence to the river. The channel necessitated a 'little bridge', railed, by which foot passengers could cross. It was replaced with a stone bridge in 1664. Most excellent, Thank you. I can provide names against those expenditures; unless you or anyone else can ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Records and Accounts of the Capital Burgesses of Sheffield 1622 - To John Shaw for makinge the little brigge att Barkers Poole 3 Shillings and Sixpence. 1624 - For repairing the little bridge at the end of Ladys Bridge and the bridge att Barkers Poole Five Shillings 1627 - James Creswick the younger, for rayling the bridge at Barks Poole Four Shillings 1661 - To Philip Gill for 4 loades of stone 2 Shillings - To Nicholas Staniforth for leading the same 2 Shillings -For John Shaw for his work around the bridge at Barkers Poole 4 Shillings and Sixpence 1664 - To Shores for makeinge the bridge at Barkers Poole Four Shillings - For a wainload of stones Six Shillings - For leading them Two Shillings and Sixpence - For Ale Sixpence - And more Threepence In all 13s. 3d. ----------------------------------- Early expenses fiddle here possibly ? - For Ale Sixpence - And more Threepence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPYCHRISTINA Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Barkers Pool Bridge Yes, you did read that correctly, Barkers Pool Bridge. Anyone with any knowledge, dates or, indeed, explanation as to why there would have been a bridge in Barkers Pool ? Fairbanks Plan of Barkers Pool.From a Book By T.Walter Hall-Printed by J.W.Northend-1932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 This question from the "Dancing by Candlelight" thread is still outstanding. There is a dedication on the back of the Gosling 1736 map, what does it say please ? There is an answer to this; we've ignored it for long enough (roughly translated - "I've forgotten what it is and where I found it0, but, it was online, so it fully qualifies for here. [Enjoy the rest of your weekend Tsavo, this is especially designed to "do your napper in" !] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 I may be wrong about the "online" bit, but, I'm sure I can't remember when/where/how I became aware of the dedication. So, I'm as lost as everyone else, but, a fine Bank Holiday challenge from the "Difficult Question" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 What was the name of the Lords of Hallamshire "Master of the Game" please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 What was the name of the Lords of Hallamshire "Master of the Game" please ? Thomas Shiercliffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thomas Shiercliffe Not difficult enough then, methinks. Wonder what his duties were ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Not difficult enough then, methinks. Wonder what his duties were ? There's a little insight Here in descriptions of some stain glass windows. It begins --- The south window of the south quire. In this window were the effigies of Thomas Shiereliffe, the master of the game in Hallamshire. Dodsworth describes the figure as that of a man kneeling, about his neck a horn, at his side a sword; in his hand a long bow with five broad-headed arrows under his girdle; a bloodhound with collar and line near him, a book open before him. his wife also kneeling. ----- and continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Heading towards 10,000 hits, at which point I will be delighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skeets Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Who made the chains that held the candle sticks in the Old Town Hall that used to be outside the Parish Church (Cathedral), approximately where Cole's Corner was please ? Any answer most appreciated. Nuff respect to anyone that gets this one !!!! would it be Dixons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skeets Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I know the Council, at one time, had a policy of naming streets after the occupants of the first built house, but why do I get the feeling you're being craftier than that? One to keep you amused meanwhile and not to difficult: Which dare devil Victorian born, named Edith, tragically died in Sheffield.? HI tsavo Would Edith Cavell be the answer Skeets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Who was '‘S*** House Dick" ...... What was his real name and what was his occupation/job ? early 1900's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Who was '‘S*** House Dick" ...... What was his real name and what was his occupation/job ? early 1900's Would he be a night soil collector? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Would he be a night soil collector? Don't think he was a collector more on the inspection & maintenance side of things. ----------------------------------------------- By the way: RichardB has PM'd me with the right answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Would he be a night soil collector? People collect some really strange things don't they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hopefully this will keep you thinking for a while ... When the application when in to make and maintain a Navigable Cut or Canal from Wheat Field, Kimberworth (owned by Mr Samuel Kirk) where was it to terminate ? Who was the owner of the land (I'll give you the fact that it was called Wicker Croft) and which boozer did he run ? [i got the information online and for free; no special books or subscriptions]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skeets Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sorry, not even close. Give you a clue, (not too generous though) it's a structure. when l was a youngun there was very narrow lane between the two dams we called it blackman lane have you heard of this L Cheers Skeets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Who was '‘S*** House Dick" ...... What was his real name and what was his occupation/job ? early 1900's Would he be a night soil collector? vox has PM'd me with the correct answer. Clue: The answer 'It int in town as such' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 vox has PM'd me with the correct answer. Clue: The answer 'It int in town as such' Clue: The answer 'It int in town as such' he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hopefully this will keep you thinking for a while ... When the application when in to make and maintain a Navigable Cut or Canal from Wheat Field, Kimberworth (owned by Mr Samuel Kirk) where was it to terminate ? Who was the owner of the land (I'll give you the fact that it was called Wicker Croft) and which boozer did he run ? [i got the information online and for free; no special books or subscriptions]. Mr G. F. of the Rxxx Dxxx - that should help a lot ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 St. Paul's Hopefully not that difficult, but, I'm hoping for the fullest details we can manage on this one : St. Paul's was built in 1720 but not consecrated until July 1740 - what was going on please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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