Greetings Card : Ordnance Survey Map, Neepsend area of Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet number 294. 3. 25)

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Ordnance Survey Map, Neepsend area of Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet number 294. 3. 25)

Surveyed 1889. Reprinted 1891
This map features:
Top left: Neepsend Gas Works, Hallamshire Works [Hallamshire Steel and File Company], Bardwell Street, Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, Neepsend Lane, Neepsend Tavern, Cook Street, Boyland Place, Boyland Street, Engine Shed, River Don, Gasometer (x2), Prince of Wales Public House.
Top right: Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, Boyland Street, Engine Shed, Rutland Road, Corporation Yard, Neepsend Brick Works, Rutland Street, Stone Yard.
Bottom left: River Don, Neepsend Lane, Rutland Road, Cannon Brewery, Burton Road, Philadelphia Steel Works [possibly William and Samuel Butcher], Bacon Island, Rutland Works [Samuel Osborn and Co. Limited], Neepsend Bridge, School [Neepsend National School], Playground, Corn Inn, Artisan works, Rutland Hotel Public House, Timber Yard.
Bottom right: Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, Rutland Road, Cannon Brewery, Burton Road, Rutland Terrace, Hicks Street, Bury Street, Burton Road Brewery [Strouts Brewery Co.], Haddon Street, Percy Street, Rutland Square, Bingley Street, Vicarage [St Michaels and All Angels, Neepsend], Smithy, Corporation Yard, Timber Yard, Platt Street, Timber Yard.
Dimensions of original: 77 x 102 cm.
Scale 10.56 feet : 1 mile [1:500].
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: q00037 (sheet number 294.3.25)

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Discover the rich history of Sheffield with our unique Ordnance Survey Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design showcases the Neepsend area of Sheffield as it looked in 1889, featuring notable landmarks such as Neepsend Gas Works, Hallamshire Works (Hallamshire Steel and File Company), and the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. Reprinted from the original 1891 survey, this card is a perfect way to add a touch of nostalgia and local charm to your greetings. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say hello, our Ordnance Survey Greetings Cards make a thoughtful and distinctive gift.

Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)

Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")

Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an Ordnance Survey Map of the Neepsend area in Sheffield, dating back to 1889. The map, with a Yorkshire sheet number of 294.3.25, was surveyed and reprinted in 1889 and 1891 respectively. The map provides a detailed glimpse into the historical landscape of Neepsend during that period. In the top left corner, notable landmarks such as the Neepsend Gas Works, Hallamshire Works (Hallamshire Steel and File Company), Bardwell Street, Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway can be observed. Other features include Neepsend Lane, Neepsend Tavern, Cook Street, Boyland Place, Boyland Street, Engine Shed, River Don along with two gasometers and Prince of Wales Public House. Moving to the top right section of the map reveals additional points of interest like Rutland Road Corporation Yard and Engine Shed alongside Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway tracks. The presence of Neepsend Brick Works and Stone Yard further adds to this industrial landscape. In the bottom left corner lies River Don flowing through Cannon Brewery area towards Bacon Island where Philadelphia Steel Works (possibly William and Samuel Butcher) operated. Notable establishments like Rutland Works (Samuel Osborn & Co. ), Corn Inn Pub, Artisan works are also marked on this part of the map. Lastly in the bottom right section we find Burton Road Brewery (Strouts Brewery Co. ), Bingley Street leading up to St Michaels & All Angels Vicarage along with various timber yards nearby. With dimensions measuring at 77 x 102 cm. , this impressive piece offers a scale ratio of 10.56 feet : 1 mile [1:500]. It is sourced from an original document held by Sheffield Libraries under reference q00037 (sheet number 294.3.25).

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