Crookes Collection

North Sheffield marked with bombing targets, c. 1940
Full title: Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets, c. 1940 Original at Sheffield Libraries: y06718

Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets
Original at Sheffield Local Studiess 26 M/4

Street map of Nether Hallam
Undated but before 1897 as it shows Hillsborough Hall and grounds which were acquired by the City Council in that year and the grounds opened as Hillsborough Park

Plan of Lydgate Hall Estate as allotted for sale, 1860
Full details recorded in the sale particulars.Summary details are:Lot 4 Lydgate Hall, comprising dining, drawing and breakfast rooms and library, two kitchens, a pantry and china closet, cellaring

West View of Sheffield by William Ibbitt, 1855
New Dam in foreground, Old Great Dam in background, Dam House between both dams. St. Phillips and Royal Infirmary can be seen to the left of the picture, in the distance

Cook / Katie King Photo 4
Katie King manifests at the home of Sir William Crookes, though neither of the two sitters seems particularly interested in the spirit

Crookes' tube in which cathode rays were emitted
5311986 Crookes' tube in which cathode rays were emitted; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Crookes' tube in which cathode rays (electrons) were emitted by the cathode, a

Sir William Crookes, 1832 - 1919
3083226 Sir William Crookes, 1832 - 1919.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English chemist, physicist and inventor. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Ordnance Survey Map, Sheffield, Bates Street area, Crookes, Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet 294. 7. 7)
This map features: Top left: Slinn Street, Old quarry, Townend Street, Mona Road, Bates Street, Heavy Gate Road, Sunnyside, Olivet Mount, Grasmere Villa, Belvoir House

Class photograph, Crookes Endowed School, Crookes, Sheffield, c. 1890s
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u10674

Sheffield S10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S10 1

Florence Cook, medium, with Katie King behind her
Florence Cook (c.1856-1904) was an English medium who claimed to materialise a spirit named Katie King. This photograph, taken during a seance at the house of William Crookes

Sheffield Orphan Homes
The boys house at the Sheffield Orphan Homes, Lydgate Lane, in the Crookes district of Sheffield. Date: circa 1915

The Record Railway Journey of the World (litho)
1100159 The Record Railway Journey of the World (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Record Railway Journey of the World)

Sir William Crookes (colour litho)
613141 Sir William Crookes (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Crookes, ubi Crookes ibi lux, 21 May 1903)

Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), English chemist and physicist, 1926. In 1861, Crookes discovered a previously unknown element with a bright green emission line in its spectrum

Sir William Crookes, English chemist and physicist, (20th century). After studying at the Royal College of Chemistry, London

Sir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. Artist: Spy
Sir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. After studying at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, Crookes went on to make significant contributions in several fields of science

William Crookes, British physicist and chemist, 1903. Artist: Spy
William Crookes, British physicist and chemist, 1903. Crookes (1832-1919) holding the discharge tube which carries his name

Sheffield Orphan Homes, formerly the Ragged School Orphanage, Lydgate Lane, Cookes
Picture copied from an original in Sheffield Orphan Homes Annual Report

Peace celebrations, Amy Street, Crookes, Sheffield, 1919
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00151

Physical Education at Western Road School, Sheffield, c. 1905
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s09425

Sale particulars and plan of Moor Oaks Estate, 1862
To be sold by auction... all that commodious and comfortable mansion or dwelling house called Moro Oaks, late the residence of George Ronklsey, esquire, deceased, with the extensive garden

Ecclesall Inclosure (enclosure) Map No. I - Crookesmoor, Little Sheffield, Little Sheffield Moor, 1788
Scale 10 chains : 1.6 inches.Surveyor: William Fairbank. Copy drawn by J R Wigfull, 1918.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 3 L

A map of the lands at and near Crooks [Crookes] part in Ecclesall and part in Nether Hallam, 1790
Scale: 26 inches : 1 mile.Surveyor: William Fairbank II.The old open fields, with some of the strips still open, but mostly enclosed, bounded by Walkley Bank, Crookesmoor

Plan of Crookesmoor Recreation Ground, 1897
Image from Sheffield City Council, General Purposes and Parks Committee - Plans and Description of Parks and Recreation Grounds (Local Studies Library 352.7 SQ)

Cook / Katie King Photo 1
Katie King touches one sitter, while another seems indifferent to her presence, at the home of Sir William Crookes

The Post Girls give a Whist Drive at 3rd Northern General Hospital, Western Road School, Crookes, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

PHYSICS: APPARATUS, 1879. A Crookes tube in which a strip of platinum (b) is made red hot by the passage of current between the bowl-shaped cathode (a) and an anode (D)

SIR WILLIAM CROOKES (1832-1919). British chemist and physicist. Photographed c1913

Radiometer invented by Sir William Crookes in 1873. Illustration, mid-20th century
CROOKES RADIOMETER. Radiometer invented by Sir William Crookes in 1873. Illustration, mid-20th century

An apparatus developed by Sir William Crookes (1832-1919). The diagram shows the deflection of cathode or Crookes rays
CROOKES: APPARATUS. An apparatus developed by Sir William Crookes (1832-1919). The diagram shows the deflection of cathode or Crookes rays in an ordinary high-vacuum tube by a steel magnet held near

William Crookes (1832-1919) holding discharge tube which carried his name. British physicist and chemist. Cartoon by Spy (Leslie Ward) from Vanity Fair, London, May 1903

Crookes cathode ray tube, 1880s C016 / 3666
Crookes tube. A Crookes tube, used to create cathode rays, made in the 1880s. This is a tube containing a near vacuum. A high voltage is applied across the two electrodes

Florence Cook as Katie
Florence Eliza Cook This is not her, but the spirit of Katie King whom she caused to materialise at the home of William Crookes, who is standing beside her Date: 1856 - 1904

CROOKES: APPARATUS, 1879. One of William Crookes appliances showing the propulsion of a wheel by the impact of the cathode rays when they are deflected by a horseshoe magnet. Line engraving, 1904

Cook Materialisation
The medium Florence Cook causes her spirit Katie King to materialise at the home of William Crookes

Home Tested by Crookes 2
HOME TESTED BY SIR WILLIAM CROOKES : The accordeon moves and plays a simple air, though Homes hand is stationary and in any case could not reach the keys

Home Tested by Crookes 1
HOME TESTED BY SIR WILLIAM CROOKES : How the accordeon was placed in the cage so that Home could not play it

Florence Cook
Florence Eliza Cook Noted medium, investigated by Crookes : sometimes guilty of fraud

Spirit of Katie King
The spirit of Katie King is evoked by medium Florence Cook, (whom ehs closely resembles) who persuades her to materialise at the home of Sir William Crookes

Cook / Katie King Photo 3
Katie King manifests at the home of Sir William Crookes

Cook / Katie King Photo 2
Katie King among sitters at the home of Sir W Crookes : curiously, the two in the photo are both looking away from the spirit who seems to be kneeling on a small table

Sir William Crookes
SIR WILLIAM CROOKES scientist

Medium / Florence Cook
FLORENCE COOK Medium seen separately from Katie King by Crookes

CROOKES (1832-1919)
sir William scientist, investigator of the paranormal

Crookes spirit photo
Sir William Crookes with the purported image of lady Crookes

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"Crookes: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the rich tapestry of Crookes, a vibrant neighborhood in Sheffield that has witnessed remarkable events throughout history. From the Ordnance Survey map meticulously copied by the Germans during World War II, marking North Sheffield with bombing targets, to the peaceful celebrations on Amy Street after the war's end in 1919, it has stood strong. Delve into its past as we explore a street map of Nether Hallam and discover West View of Sheffield through William Ibbitt's eyes in 1855. The plan of Lydgate Hall Estate takes us back to 1860 when it was allotted for sale, showcasing how this area evolved over time. Intriguingly, it also holds tales from the spiritual realm. Witness Florence Cook, a renowned medium, captured alongside Katie King in an enigmatic photograph. Sir William Crookes himself adds another layer to this mystique as he delved into scientific investigations and made significant contributions. But amidst these captivating stories lies compassion and care. The Sheffield Orphan Homes (formerly known as Ragged School Orphanage) were established here in 1848 by Mrs Hoole. With three homes built on three acres of land secured in the village of Crookes, they provided solace for countless children under matrons' watchful eyes. Education played a vital role too; physical education thrived at Western Road School around 1905 while an Ordnance Survey Map from 1889 reveals insights into life within Bates Street area—a testament to community growth and development. Crookes is more than just a place; it is an embodiment of resilience against adversity throughout history—standing tall despite challenges faced along its journey. This neighborhood continues to weave together stories that shape its identity while embracing progress with open arms.