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Author: Howard Greaves

SUNDAY SCHOOL’S OUT

SUNDAY SCHOOL’S OUT

Just where Ecclesall Road has the suffix ‘South’ added to it you can’t miss the pretty Free Gothic Revival style Banner Cross Methodist Church. It was designed by famous Sheffield architect W J Hale in 1929 and was probably his

Howard Greaves January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 Blog, featured No Comments Read more

VERY MIAMI VICE!

VERY MIAMI VICE!

That’s how a Conservation Advisory Group member described a building at Broomhill, and when you look at it – yes, he’s right! We’re referring to Ashgate House which although horrible and derelict at the moment looks set to be converted

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BOTTOM OF THE CLASS

BOTTOM OF THE CLASS

In 2012 and 2014 we did a couple of articles on Manor Lodge Primary School on Manor Lane. This is a prominent Grade II listed building on the corner of City Road and at the time of writing was destined

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PHEASANT IRREVERSIBLY PLUCKED

PHEASANT IRREVERSIBLY PLUCKED

In 2010 we did a story in The Cruck (which we’ve reproduced below) regarding the wonderful old Pheasant Inn on Attercliffe Road which was disgracefully trashed and felt that recent events warranted this re-running of the original article complete with

Howard Greaves November 15, 2017November 16, 2017 Blog, featured 1 Comment Read more

THE MANE ATTRACTION!

THE MANE ATTRACTION!

Did anyone go to the ceremony at the City Hall welcoming the famous lions which have been returned to their rightful home? We certainly weren’t aware of it until spying a small item on Page 14 of Wednesday’s Sheffield Star.

Howard Greaves November 10, 2017November 12, 2017 Blog, featured, highlighted, News 3 Comments Read more

CRUCIBLE TO BE TURNED INTO BIN STORE

CRUCIBLE TO BE TURNED INTO BIN STORE

CRUCIBLE TO BE TURNED INTO BIN STORE I bet this headline frightened a few of you snooker fans out there! No, it’s not the famous and much loved one but another one down at Shalesmoor. Sheffield had lots of these

Howard Greaves November 7, 2017November 14, 2017 Blog, featured No Comments Read more

GRAB AT STRAWS – NOT BRICKS

GRAB AT STRAWS – NOT BRICKS

One of the few undeveloped blocks left at Kelham Island is the old Williams Brothers on Green Lane. Admittedly it’s not the prettiest of buildings but nevertheless has some historic value and its own crucible. Plans were approved last year

Howard Greaves November 6, 2017November 12, 2017 Blog, featured No Comments Read more

A MILLER’S TALE

A MILLER’S TALE

Sometimes you can drive past a nice Victorian property every day without knowing just who used to live there, until you start to dig a little deeper. One such building is No 68 Clarkehouse Road which has been home to

Howard Greaves November 5, 2017November 14, 2017 Blog, featured No Comments Read more

UPPERTHORPE ON THE UP

UPPERTHORPE ON THE UP

If you had been admitted to hospital in 1797 the chances of you coming out alive would have been much slimmer than today, but the newly built General Infirmary would no doubt have done their best to keep you in

Howard Greaves October 29, 2017November 12, 2017 Blog, featured 1 Comment Read more

HERITAGE FAIR – SEPTEMBER 16 and 17

HERITAGE FAIR – SEPTEMBER 16 and 17

Hallamshire Historic Buildings will be at the Heritage Fair on 16th & 17th of September. Come along to say hello and find out about our latest campaigns.

Howard Greaves September 2, 2017November 12, 2017 Blog 1 Comment Read more
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Please spare two minutes to have your say on the Council's proposals for the City Centre. Comments must be in by Friday 28th September. This article outlines what will be lost if the proposals go ahead and how to quickly comment: http://hhbs.org.uk/2018/09/27/hoc2-formerly-new-retail-quarter-sevenstone-consultation/ ... See more

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Sheffield City Centre 1960

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Please respond to Sheffield Council's consultation on inner city redevelopment by Friday 28th. HoC2 (formerly New Retail Quarter/Sevenstone) consultation – Hallamshire Historic Buildings buff.ly/2OidSqw pic.twitter.com/MeJQ…

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4 months ago

Please spare two minutes to have your say on the Council's proposals for the City Centre. Comments must be in by Friday 28th September. This article outlines what will be lost if the proposals go ahead and how to quickly comment: http://hhbs.org.uk/2018/09/27/hoc2-formerly-new-retail-quarter-sevenstone-consultation/ ... See more

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Sheffield City Centre 1960

Short tram ride through Sheffield city centre in 1960.

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BRASSED OFF

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Once upon a time, Sheffield had a Britannia Brass Works (unusual for a steel town). Built in the 1870s for Messrs Searle and Gazzard it had a short life however and by 1905 it had been abandoned an…

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