Neepsend Collection

Neepsend Tavern, 144, Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s06929

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

Advertisement for Taylor Brothers, Manufacturers of Saws, Steel, Files, Machine Knives, etc
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 122 M

Plan of Sandbed Wheel held of the Earl of Surrey by the assignees of Thomas Broadbent, Neepsend, Sheffield, 1783
Scale: 2 chains : 1 inch [40 inches : 1 mile] Surveyor: William Fairbank II. Wheels, dam and goit clearly shown and named; numerical list with descriptions and acreages; height of fall given

Map of the Two Lock Lodge Closes, with the Upper and Lower Slack Wheels and the Ground held with them of the Earl of
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02711

Sheffield S3 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S3 9

Rolling mill, Neepsend, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Rolling mill, Neepsend, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Engineers from AT Green & Son in Rotherham make the final adjustments to a Rolling mill they have installed in the Neepsend Rolling Mills in

John Bedford and Sons, Lion Works, Mowbray Street, manufacturers of edge tools, engineers tools, hammers, shovels
From a trade catalogue (Local Studies ref. 672 SSTQ)

Sheffield Flood, Damage at the head of Bacon Island (formed by the River Don dividing into two branches), 1864
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ. The water wheel would probably have been at the front of the picture behind the photographer

Sheffield Flood, Damage at William and Samuel Butcher, Steel Tilters and Rollers, Philadelphia Steel Works
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

Sheffield Flood, River Don, looking towards rear of properties on Neepsend Lane, chimney belongs to Shepherd
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ

Advertisement for Turton Bros and Matthews, Ltd, Steel, File and Spring Works, Burton Road, 1939
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S)

Sheffield Flood, Remains of the Shuttle House, residence of James Sharman
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ. William and Samuel Butcher, Steel Tilters and Rollers, Philadelphia Steel Works, in background. At the head of Bacon Island; residence of Mr

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00445

Samuel Osborn and Co. Limited, Rutland Works, Neepsend, 1897
Image from Sheffield and Rotherham up-to-date: A fin-de-Siecle review, 1897 (Local Studies Library: 914.274 SQ)

Neepsend National School, Senior Department, 1901
Richard Arthur Sparling (1890-1972) is possibly the third boy from left on the back row.Richard Arthur Sparling (1890 - 1972) served as a sergeant (and as Orderly Room clerk)

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00449

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Sheffield Flood 1864, w00444

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Neepsend, a historic neighborhood in Sheffield, holds tales of industry and resilience. In the early 1900s, the Neepsend Tavern stood proudly on 144 Neepsend Lane, serving as a gathering place for locals. The area was bustling with activity as seen in the plan of lands owned by The Sheffield Gas Company in 1929. The industrial prowess is evident through advertisements from renowned manufacturers like Taylor Brothers and John Bedford and Sons. These companies produced an array of tools and equipment that contributed to Sheffield's reputation as a hub for steel production. Adelaide Works on Mowbray Street housed Taylor Brothers' saws, steel, files, machine knives, while Lion Works manufactured edge tools and engineers' hammers. However, not all moments were prosperous for Neepsend. The devastating Sheffield Flood of 1864 wreaked havoc on the area. Photographs captured the damage caused at Bacon Island where houses like The Grove suffered greatly due to the River Don dividing into two branches. Despite such setbacks, Neepsend continued to thrive over time. Sandbed Wheel held significance since its assignment by Thomas Broadbent's assignees in 1783 under Earl Surrey's ownership. Turton Bros and Matthews Ltd established their Steel, File and Spring Works on Burton Road in 1939 further contributing to Neepsend's industrial landscape. The remnants left behind by historical events are poignant reminders of past struggles endured by residents. William and Samuel Butcher's Philadelphia Steel Works faced significant damage during the Sheffield Flood; however they persevered amidst adversity. One notable structure that fell victim to the flood was James Sharman's Shuttle House - once a grand residence at Bacon Island but reduced to ruins thereafter. Throughout its history, businesses like Samuel Osborn & Co Limited at Rutland Works added vibrancy to this ever-evolving neighborhood which has witnessed both triumphs and challenges alike.