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Photographic Print : Ordnance Survey Map, Gower Street area, Burngreave, Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet No. 294. 4. 23)
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Ordnance Survey Map, Gower Street area, Burngreave, Sheffield, 1889 (Yorkshire sheet No. 294. 4. 23)
This map features:
Top left: Buckenham Road, Ditchingham Road, Catherine Road, Granville Street, Grimesthorpe Road, Bressinghham Road, Ellesmere Road, Clun Road, Petre Street, Buckenham Street, Ditchingham Street, School (Boys and Girls), Playground (x2), Temperance Hall, The Garden Cottage Hotel Public House, Tea Garden Terrace, Burngreave House.
Top right: Sutherland Street, Petre Street, Maxwell Street (added in pencil), Writtle Street (added in pencil), Babur Road (added in pencil), Cossey Road (added in pencil), Buckenham Street, Ditchingham Street, [Wesleyan] School (Boys and Girls), [Maxwell Street], Playground (x2), Earsham Street, Thorndon Road, Forncett Street, [Wesleyan] School (Girls), Buckenham Street.
Bottom left: Grimesthorpe Road, Bressinghham Road, Ellesmere Road, Clun Road, Vestry Hall [Burngreave Vestry Hall] Burngreave Road, corner of Grimesthorpe Road, Somerville House, Westbourne House, West Riding Police Station, Burngreave Villas, The Villa, Brunswick Road, Andover Street, Free Library [Burngreave Library], [Wicker] Congregational Church, junction of Ellesmere Road and Burngreave Road School (Boys and Girls), Playground, Earsham Street, Kirk Street, Gower Street, Sorby Street, Clun Street, Gower Arms Public House, Ellesmere Road Post Office.
Bottom right: Earsham Street, Kirk Street, Gower Street, Sorby Street, Clun Street, Thorndon Road, Forncett Street, Carlisle Street East, Carlisle Works, Sutherland Street, Cyclops Works [Charles Cammell and Co. Ltd], Carlisle Street, Norfolk Arms Public House, Sunday School, Methodist Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Gower Street.
Dimensions of original: 77 x 102 cm.
Scale 10.56 feet : 1 mile [1:500].
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: q00045 (sheet No. 294.4.23)
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Burngreave Old Map Os Map Sheffield Yorkshire
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's vintage photographic prints. This unique offering showcases an intriguing Ordinance Survey Map of the Burngreave area in Sheffield, dated 1889 (Yorkshire sheet No. 294. 4. 23). This captivating map includes key streets such as Buckenham Road, Ditchingham Road, Catherine Road, Granville Street, Grimesthorpe Road, Bressingham Road, Ellesmere Road, Clun Road, Petre Street, and Buckenham Street. Each print is meticulously sourced from the Sheffield City Archives, providing an authentic and rare glimpse into the past. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their space.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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 Gower Street area in Burngreave, Sheffield, dating back to 1889. The map, known as Yorkshire sheet No. 294.4.23, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and offers a wealth of information about the neighborhood during that time. The top left section of the map reveals streets such as Buckenham Road, Ditchingham Road, Catherine Road, Granville Street, and Grimesthorpe Road. It also highlights notable landmarks like the School for Boys and Girls, two playgrounds, Temperance Hall, and The Garden Cottage Hotel Public House. Moving to the top right corner unveils Sutherland Street, Petre Street, Maxwell Street (added in pencil), Writtle Street (added in pencil), Babur Road (added in pencil), Cossey Road (added in pencil), Wesleyan School for Boys and Girls with its adjacent playgrounds. Other streets featured include Earsham Street and Thorndon Road. The bottom left portion showcases Grimesthorpe Road along with various buildings such as Burngreave Vestry Hall, Somerville House, Westbourne House, and West Riding Police Station among others. Notable locations include Burngreave Library, Wicker Congregational Church, and Ellesmere Road Post Office. Lastly, the bottom right section features Carlisle Works, Cyclops Works, Norfolk Arms Public House, Sunday School, and Methodist Wesleyan Reform Chapel. The presence of Gower Arms Public House adds character to this part of town. Overall, this detailed map measuring 77 x 102 cm at a scale of 10.56 feet:1 mile [1:500] is truly a treasure from Sheffield City Archives that allows us to explore the historical landscape of Burngreave while appreciating its rich heritage
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