HISTORY
The Structure of Sheffield
While it’s said to be the greenest city in England, set amongst a hilly amphitheatre that is flowing with several rivers, Sheffield’s skyline is also brimming with a mix of architecture that gives it its unique and majestic identity
In his new book, ‘Sheffield in 50 Buildings’, Professor Ian D. Rotherham takes us on a tour of some of Sheffield’s most iconic buildings. From medieval structures to modern architecture, all work in harmony to create the textured backdrop of the mighty Steel City.
Here, we look at five examples of what you can find in Ian’s book. Carbrook Hall
Whether you’ve passed it, stopped off for a drink there, or heard stories of its ghostly goings on, many people will know of Carbrook Hall that
stands spookily in Attercliffe.
While its title as Sheffield’s most haunted pub has propelled it into the public eye, its mischievous spirits may in fact be remnants of its previous owners.
Originally built for the Blunt family in 1176, the current structure was rebuilt in 1462 when it passed to the Bright family, the Lords of the Manor of Ecclesall.
Almost 200 years later, Colonel John Bright was an active Parliamentarian during the English Civil War and used Carbrook Hall as a meeting place for the Roundheads during the Sheffield Castle siege.
Carbrook Hall
Back to the present and the old pub is a shadow of the former hall, being just a stone
wing which was added in 1620; the rest of the property was demolished in the 1800s.
However, thanks to its wealthy owner Stephen Bright who became the Bailiff of Hallamshire, Carbrook was notorious for its interiors, being noted as having the best pre-classical design in Sheffield during the 17th century with oak panelling, carved overmantels and a detailed plaster ceiling – all of which drinkers will remember.
Although it has stood the test of time and survived the Civil War, Industrial Revolution, Great Floods of 1864, two world wars, the Blitz, the slum clearance of nearby Attercliffe and the closure of the steelworks, unfortunately the Carbrook called time at the bar for the last time in 2017 and closed its doors for good.
Broom Hall
One of Sheffield’s hidden treasures, Broom Hall in the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward is a historic mansion that links back to Rotherham.
Thought to have been built in the late 15th century, the first owners of Broom Hall were the de Wickersley family of Wickersley, descendants of Richard FitzTurgis who co-founded Roche Abbey.
Following Ellen de Wickersley’s marriage to Robert Swyft, Broom Hall then passed to the Swifts before being handed over again through marriage to the Jessops in the 16th century who added an extension in 1614.
Whilst in the possession of the Vicar of Sheffield, Reverend James Wilkinson, a Jessop descendent, the east wing was added in 1784. However, Wilkinson landed himself in unholy waters after becoming a major beneficiary of the Land Enclosures Act which took land from the poor to give to the rich. During the protests in
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During the 19th century Broom Hall was split into three separate accommodations before
being brought back together in the 1970s by cutler David Mellor. Mellor used the hall as his home and workshop before selling the property near Ecclesall Road in 1990 for use as offices.
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