Walkley Collection

Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, 1934
Taken from a Report of Special Conference regarding the Development of the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield City Council, Sep 1934.Rivelin Mill, Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin Hotel, St Michaels RC Cemetery

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

Plan of lands at Neepsend by The Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S22S

Ordnance Survey Map, Sheffield, Cromwell Street area, Walkley, Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet No. 294. 7. 2)
This map features: Top left: Fir Street, Hadfield Street, Fir Spring House, Cundy Street, South Road, St. Marys Church [Walkley], Grove Terrace, Eveline Terrace, Olivet Mount, Lorne House, The Grove

Sheffield S6 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S6 2

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

Walkley School, Greaves Street, Architects Design, 1874
This building stands at the top of Greaves Street, on the Walkley Road, in the Ecclesiastical District of St. Mary s, upon freehold land, purchased from Mr. John Armitage and Mr

Burgoyne Road County School (Junior Mixed) class group (boys and girls), 1924
Original at Sheffield Archives MD7503/6/1

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Sheffield Flood 1864, s00977

Sheffield Flood, Remains at H. Johnson and S. J. Barkers, Limbrick Wheels, Rollers and Makers of Crinoline Wires
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00439

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00427

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00426

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"Unveiling the Historical Tapestry of Walkley: Tracing its Roots through Maps and Architectural Marvels" Step into the past with a captivating journey through Walkley, as we explore its rich history woven together by intriguing maps and architectural wonders. Delving back to 1934, we discover the Map of the Rivelin Valley Estate, offering a glimpse into the area's early development. Fast forward to wartime Sheffield in 1940, where an Ordnance Survey map marked with bombing targets reveals the city's resilience amidst adversity. Transporting us further back in time is a fascinating plan from 1929 showcasing lands at Neepsend by The Sheffield Gas Company. This blueprint offers insights into industrial growth and urban expansion during that era. Venturing even deeper into history, we stumble upon a remarkable map from 1790 depicting Crookes' involvement in both Ecclesall and Nether Hallam. It paints a vivid picture of how this neighborhood evolved over centuries. Architectural enthusiasts will be captivated by Walkley School's Greaves Street design dating back to 1874. Its intricate details reflect educational aspirations embedded within Victorian society. The Cromwell Street area comes alive on an Ordnance Survey Map from 1889 (Yorkshire sheet No. 294. 7. 2), revealing how Walkley transformed throughout the late nineteenth century. Not forgetting nature's impact on this community, remnants of Limbrick Wheels along River Loxley serve as poignant reminders of Sheffield Flood's devastating consequences in 1864 (w00439). These wheels were once part of H. Johnson and S. J. Barkers - makers of crinoline wires - symbolizing resilience amid tragedy (w00427) (w00426). As you navigate through these historical gems like pieces of an intricate puzzle, uncovering layers upon layers that shaped Walkley's identity becomes truly mesmerizing.