SteveHB Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 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 ? It remained closed due to argument. "Originally built on the outskirts of the town, on land bounded by Pinson Lane (later Pinstone Street) and Alsop Fields (later to become Norfolk Street) The building of St Paul's Church was funded by public subscription in 1720 and 1721 with the first stone being laid in 28th May 1720. The dome was added in 1769 It was made possible by a gift of £1,000 and the promise of £30 a year for the Minister from Robert Downes, a Sheffield goldsmith, in return for him and his heirs having the right to appoint the minister, and it was to be a Chapel of Ease to the Parish Church. The then Vicar of Sheffield objected on the grounds that since it was a Chapel of Ease to his church he had the right to appoint the Minister. At the same time the Patron of the Parish Church, William Jessop, claimed that as such he should automatically be Patron of St. Paul's. The argument continued for nearly twenty years, during which time the church remained locked and unused. Things were brought to a head in 1739 when Robert Downes threatened to open the church, as he was legally entitled to do, " as a meeting house for Protestant Dissenters". As a result a compromise was agreed under which the Vicar was to be the Patron, but the first Minister was to be Robert Downes nephew, John Downes. And so the church was actually consecrated on 2nd May 1740, twenty years after the laying of the first stone" www.chrishobbs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Approximately perfect Mr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Approximately perfect Mr. 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]. It's the Canal one that's niggling me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 It's the Canal one that's niggling me I drop an enormous clue including his initials and two letters from the Pub name; Pub was on Waingate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Leather dicks It's 1811 and you are popping out to buy leather dicks for the 'prentice Where are you ? What are you buying ? Who are you going to pay for the dicks ? [Vox can't play on this one ... I think he knows already ...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 When t' prentice lad ate green wort cake, Ta milk an' porridge blue, An' if at neet he dar'd ta rake, Theze turn'd a darker hue. E t' morn be t'larum clock struck six, If t' Rosco bell 'ad. dun, E Lord Mayor shoes an' leather dicks, E t' smithy he were fun, A wurkin fur his daily bread, That came at braikfast time Grac'd wi' a fringe, az green a tinge Az t' faantin o' this rhyme." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 A picture ... where was this please ? It was within Sheffield, not a trick question, not some remote outlying place. Built 1824. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 A picture ... where was this please ? It was within Sheffield, not a trick question, not some remote outlying place. Built 1824. Fantastic! It was my play-ground when I was 8 - 12 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Fantastic! It was my play-ground when I was 8 - 12 years old Is it worth a better quality scan ? For consideration at New Year ? Who's starting the Calendar ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Is it worth a better quality scan ? For consideration at New Year ? Who's starting the Calendar ??? The quality and size seems fine to me, in any case It will have to be downsized to to fit A4. I'l volunteer to do the 2010 calendar, as I think everyone was happy with the 2009 edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 The quality and size seems fine to me, in any case It will have to be downsized to to fit A4. I'l volunteer to do the 2010 calendar, as I think evreyone was happy with the 2009 edition. Thank you for that, I'll volunteer to have nowt to do with it because it's doing stuff with pictures and I'm no good at that. Best start a new thread asking for suggestions - I'll contribute to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Fantastic! It was my play-ground when I was 8 - 12 years old Any subtle clues Steve please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Any subtle clues Steve please ? Clue If you knew where Steve lived 8 - 12 year old might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Clue If you knew where Steve lived 8 - 12 year old might help Steve - don't read this. I'm sure he's mentioned it on here somewhere so I've read through every post he's ever made. I've got up to the end of 2008 and one of my eyes is getting tired. There must be a better way!! I'm now wondering how to get that info by means of a subtle, seemingly unrelated, question somewhere. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Steve - don't read this. I'm sure he's mentioned it on here somewhere so I've read through every post he's ever made. I've got up to the end of 2008 and one of my eyes is getting tired. There must be a better way!! I'm now wondering how to get that info by means of a subtle, seemingly unrelated, question somewhere. Ask me via PM, I won't tell you, but I'd like to see you try it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Steve - don't read this. I'm sure he's mentioned it on here somewhere so I've read through every post he's ever made. I've got up to the end of 2008 and one of my eyes is getting tired. There must be a better way!! I'm now wondering how to get that info by means of a subtle, seemingly unrelated, question somewhere. My aunty Edna was a cleaner in the BR offices, is that any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 My aunty Edna was a cleaner in the BR offices, is that any help? That doesn't help me and I posted the question and I know the answer !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 My aunty Edna was a cleaner in the BR offices, is that any help? Sheaf House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Sheaf House? http://www.picturesh...jpgh/s17597.jpg Is Aunty Edna on her way to work in this photo another clue, "you have to know the history of BR offices" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside Echo Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Sheaf House? The Farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 The Farm. The Farm, Park it is. Syrup got it via PM as well. Now perhaps we can get some history of the place, maybe even a map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 The Farm, Park it is. Syrup got it via PM as well. Now perhaps we can get some history of the place, maybe even a map. So is this the place? There is a "The Farm" on here. Off Granville Rd. http://history.youle.info/images/1890maplg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have moved most of the replies containing data about The Farm from this Topic into a New Topic, here .. The Farm, Granville Road, Park As moving posts over would have gone into order by date Quote boxes have been used, I'm sure members will understand. Thanks to all who have contributed to The Farm, and please post any further replies into the New Topic Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have moved most of the replies containing data about The Farm from this Topic into a New Topic, here .. The Farm, Granville Road, Park As moving posts over would have gone into order by date Quote boxes have been used, I'm sure members will understand. Thanks to all who have contributed to The Farm, and please post any further replies into the New Topic Steve Good work Steve, the only answer we need here in Quite Difficult Question-land is "The Farm, Park". So, it's appropriate than any more detailed answers go into the new thread. Ta Muchly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gramps Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Good work Steve, the only answer we need here in Quite Difficult Question-land is "The Farm, Park". So, it's appropriate than any more detailed answers go into the new thread. Ta Muchly. The only reason I replied to the topic was to correct the erroneous date you had given. The copy of the engraving you posted has long been available here but I'm reluctant to offer the answer in your quizz threads any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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