Darnall Collection

A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815
Includes Greenland Engine.Original at Local Studies S33S

Great Central Railway: poster advertising, excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Tinsley, Broughton Lane, Attercliffe, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14010

Ye Olde Wicket Ground, Darnall - Tall Hat Wicket Match, 1894
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y12896

Darnall Cemetery Chapel, Coventry Road c. 1859
Watercolour on paper.Architect: Flockton and Son.Size: 28 x 38 cmOriginal at Sheffield Archives SY20/B3/3

Ordnance Survey map of north east Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets, c. 1940
Original at Sheffield City Archives MD7731/4 and Sheffield Local Studies Librarys 26 M/5

Great Northern Railway and Great Central Railway: excursions to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe
Trains depart from Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall and Woodhouse, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14007

County Map of Yorkshire West Riding, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Great Central Railway: A Holiday in the Country, Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Heath, 1911
Trains depart from Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall, Woodhouse, Beighton and Killamarsh, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14002

A map of the lands near Attercliffe and Darnall, [?1820s]
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02686

County Map of Yorkshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Fitzalan Square, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England in winter 1937 Picture shows trams to nearby Yorkshire towns Darnall and Intake, and a busy post lunchtime scene in the heart of Sheffield

Sheffield S9 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S9 4

Sheffield S9 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S9 3

Plan of High Hazels Park, 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)

Interior of Hammerton Street School, Darnall, 1904, showing children and teachers with the inscription on the back
Inscription on the back wall reads: Let knowledge grow from more to more On Monday September 12th 1904, children received tuition for the first time at the school; officially opened 14th October 1904

Women war workers at Darnall Goods Depot, c. 1940
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s15072

Sheffield School Board - opening of the Darnall Road Schools for boys, girls and infants, 1875
Headmaster: Mr Chevassut, Head Mistress of the Girls Department, Miss Elliott and Head Mistress of the Infants Department, Miss Parkin.Printed by Leader and Sons, Printers, Independent Office

A Map of all the lands to the eastward of Attercliff Green and of the Road leading to Darnall as far as to Attercliff
Scale: 3 chains : 1 inch.Shows the Attercliffe to Worksop Turnpike (Worksop Road), Attercliffe Green and Car Wood (Carwood).Surveyor: William Fairbank.Original at Sheffield Local Studiess (1) 7 L

Advertisement for The Sheffield Wire Rope Co Ltd. 43-51 Acres Hill Road, 1939
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S)

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"Darnall: A Tapestry of History Unveiled" Step into the rich tapestry of Darnall, a neighborhood steeped in history and brimming with fascinating tales. From its humble beginnings as a planned canal route to the bustling railway excursions that once whisked locals away to idyllic destinations, it has witnessed an array of captivating events throughout the years. In 1815, W. And J. Fairbank meticulously crafted a plan for the Sheffield to Tinsley canal, setting in motion a vision that would shape Darnall's future. Fast forward almost a century later, and Great Central Railway enticed adventurers with vibrant posters advertising exhilarating trips to Newark, Sleaford, Boston, Skegness, Mablethorpe, Mumby Road, and Sutton on Sea in 1912. Sports enthusiasts were captivated by Ye Olde Wicket Ground's Tall Hat Wicket Match in 1894 – an event etched into local lore forever. Meanwhile, Darnall Cemetery Chapel stood as a solemn testament to lives lived and loved along Coventry Road since its construction around 1859. During World War II's tumultuous era came an unexpected twist when German forces copied an Ordnance Survey map of north-east Sheffield – marking it with chilling bombing targets circa 1940. Yet amidst adversity emerged resilience; women war workers at Darnall Goods Depot rallied together during these trying times. Education flourished within Hammerton Street School's walls in 1904 as children and teachers united under the inscription "Let knowledge grow from more to more. " And just seven years prior in 1897 High Hazels Park unveiled its grandeur through meticulous planning showcased on an exquisite map. The echoes of past adventures reverberated through time when Dean and Dawsons express excursion transported eager travelers on unforgettable journeys across picturesque landscapes in their Great Central Railway holiday escapades to Heath in 1911.