We broadly welcome the Council’s proposed extensions to Conservations Areas, but believe that they do not go far enough. The maps below show the options that are being consulted upon and our recommended additions to these.
Is the Collegiate campus safe without SHU?
When Sheffield Hallam University evacuate their Collegiate Campus it will be a huge change for this picturesque part of the city. As David Walsh’s article in the Star points out, seven of the buildings are listed. The campus is in
Bleak midwinter for the Royal Hotel, Dungworth
Hallamshire Historic Buildings objects to the proposal to convert the Royal Hotel, Dungworth to residential use. This is almost certain to be permanent and will eliminate the traditional carol singing that gives it a very high level of historical
Thank You! Council recognises heritage at 29 Highton Street – but now looks doomed
We’re delighted to learn that the application to demolish the historic Freehold Land Society “garden house” at 29 Highton Street, Walkley has been refused. Even more importantly, the decision explicitly recognises its heritage value and that is given as one
Walkley monument to democracy threatened with demolition
Please object to this proposal for a chance of saving a little-known piece of Sheffield’s unique heritage in the distinctive Victorian suburb of Walkley.
Shock decision to allow demolition of Clifford School
We were absolutely astonished by the appalling decision last November to grant permission to demolish most of the historic Clifford School on Psalter Lane. The proposal is to demolish the whole of the Sunday School to the rear, leaving only
Heritage Fair 2025
Come and see us at next weekend’s Heritage Fair at the Millennium Galleries Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 4pm
Thomas Wiley & Co. Haymarket demolition: update
The beautiful and historic neo-Tudor façade of Thomas Wiley & Co. in Haymarket has now been completely and permanently lost, owing to the actions of the site’s developer Brijesh Patel. It was left for five years supported only by scaffolding
Market Tavern demolition update, August 2024
August update: Apologies that events have overtaken us and our website coverage of the now long running saga surrounding Sheffield Council’s demolition of the Market Tavern has been lacking. We are greatly indebted to Now Then magazine for the determined
Coroner’s Court demolition update
Update Summer 2024 In March we gave news of demolition work at the rear of the Old Coroner’s Court on Nursery Street. Sadly this did indicate the worst and in subsequent weeks the building was demolished, There was simply nothing