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 Wartime memorial with a curious story |
Rustlings Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 7AA United Kingdom +44 114 221 1900 |
In the woodland behind the cafe and stream in Endcliffe Park, is a small memorial stone dedicated to the ten United States servicemen who died when their B17 bomber, named "Mi Amigo", crashed there on 22 February 1944. The crippled aircraft fell to Earth on its return from a sortie over Denmark, killing all on board but, incredibly, missing the densely populated surrounding area. The memorial is a surprising and often fascinating find, both for visitors and locals, and a book, entitled Mi Amigo – The Story of Sheffield's Flying Fortress, by David Harvey, will appeal to those curious to find out more. The R.A.F. Association conducts a service at the memorial every year on the Sunday closest to February 22nd at 11am. Anyone is welcome to attend. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Woodland park and walks |
Bingham Park Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 7BE United Kingdom |
Bingham Park itself (the entrance is on Bingham Park Road) is a grassy area high on a hillside, with tennis courts, a bowling green and views of Ranmoor across the valley. Down below, a wide footpath from Rustlings Road leads through Whiteley Woods along the valley bottom, crossing Hangingwater Road and eventually reaching the entrance to Forge Dam Park. It passes several dams, of particular note is the Shepherd's Wheel. The footpath on this section of the Sheffield Round Walk is generally in good condition and partly surfaced, although it can get muddy in wet weather. It is popular with families, walkers, joggers and bike riders and can be busy on warm days throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Green oasis in heart of the city |
Clarkehouse Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10-2LN United Kingdom +44 114 267 6496 http://www.sbg.org.uk/ |
Sheffield's Botanical Gardens are a popular green oasis lying just off the busy shopping area of Ecclesall Road. Wander the winding paths and admire the plant collections, beautiful mature trees and architecture. Or, best of all, find a sunny spot, relax, and enjoy the scenery. There are also excellent views of the gardens from the Curator's House Tea Rooms and Restaurant at the Clarkehouse Road entrance. Children will love playing on the lawn areas (no ball games) and discovering some of the gardens' secrets, such as the Pan statue in the rose garden and the Bear Pit. These beautifully landscaped and planted gardens are a mecca for anyone interested in garden design - they are designated by English Heritage as being of major architectural and historical interest. A tip for gardeners - look out for the popular plant sales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large park with popular cafe |
Rustlings Rd Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 7AA United Kingdom |
This large park, one of a series running along the Porter Brook valley, is popular with families, walkers (it is on the Sheffield Round Walk) runners and footballers. For children there is a playground near to the Hunter's Bar entrance and, at weekends and school holidays from Easter to September, a bouncy castle and roundabouts. Don't miss the popular stepping stones next to the cafe, which sells drinks, hot and cold snacks and ice creams, or the ducks on the two dams. Several sculptures and monuments are located in the park including the "Mi Amigo" memorial stone. The large grass area in front of the playground is used to host an annual circus, family fun fair and other events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Conservation area with historic chapel |
Cemetery Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 8TH United Kingdom |
This cemetery, which lies just off Ecclesall Road, is considered one of the most important Victorian cemeteries in the UK. It contains 10 listed buildings and monuments. Among the 77,000 dead buried in this 17 acre site are Mark Firth (a local steel magnate) and Samuel Holberry (a famous Chartist). The cemetery is a conservation area of important historical and educational interest, managed by the Friends of the General Cemetery. Free tours are available on the first Sunday of every month. To get involved in conservation work, meet there at 10am. There is also an annual open day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monument to inventor of Sheffield Plate |
Whiteley Wood Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom |
This substantial monument to Thomas Boulsover, situated beside Wiremill Dam, was erected by Sheffield's Master Cutler in 1926 and is a must for anyone interested in the industrial history of the area. Thomas Boulsover was the inventor of Sheffield Plate (a cheaper alternative to silver plating) and as such is often given credit for establishing Sheffield's reputation as the world centre of iron and steel products. He was born in 1704 and died in 1788 at Whiteley Wood Hall. He built rolling mills and a forge in the area and apparently discovered his plating technique by accident. With a small car park nearby, this is also a very good point to start a walk along the attractive Porter Valley. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Explore Sheffield's most beautiful parklands |
Rustlings Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom |
The Round Walk is a circular route which passes through some of south west Sheffield's most beautiful parks and woodland. The full length of the walk is fourteen miles, but many people choose to enjoy it in shorter sections. The route starts in pleasant parkland at the Hunter's Bar entrance to Endcliffe Park and passes through the rest of the Porter Valley and on to Ecclesall Woods, where the remains of buildings once used in some of Sheffield's 18th century lead and iron works can still be seen amongst thick woodland. The route then leads to Ladies Spring Wood, where views across the golf course and back towards Ecclesall Woods are panoramic on clear days; then through Graves Park, Gleadless Valley, Forge Dam Park and back through Meersbrook Park to Endcliffe Park through Brincliffe Edge and Chelsea Park. First developed in the 1930s, the Round Walk route is clearly signposted and the footpaths are generally in good condition, although disabled access is limited. The city council has produced a guidebook to the walk, which is available in local bookshops and tourist information centres and has clear maps and lots of information about the wildlife and points of interest on the route. The walk is particularly enjoyable in spring, when bluebells flower in the woods and the paths are much less muddy than they sometimes are during the winter months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Sheffield's industrial heritage |
Whiteley Woods Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom +44 114 272 2106 http://www.simt.co.uk/ |
Visit Shepherd Wheel, also known as "Mr Shepherd's Grinding Shop", for a taste of Sheffield's industrial heritage. Used to grind cutlery, the site, which lies in the picturesque Whiteley Woods beside the River Porter, was operational from the 1500s to the 1930s. The Wheel is named after a Mr Shepherd, who employed dozens of workers here in 1784, when water-powered grinding works were very common along the riverbanks of Sheffield. However, the lethal dust from the grindstones ensured that few grinders ever saw old age, with 50 per cent of workers dying before the age of 30. Some of the old machines are still kept here and visitors who see them will get a very strong sense of just how dreadful conditions once were here, despite the lovely woodland setting. Admission: Free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Step back in time |
605 Ecclesall Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 8PT United Kingdom +44 114 222 6296 |
Staffed by a small number of volunteers, the Traditional Heritage Museum is open infrequently, but if your visit to Sheffield includes the last Saturday of a month, this attraction is well worth a visit. As soon as they step through the door, visitors will feel as though they've travelled back in time - and will quickly appreciate just how reliant we have become on modern conveniences. The museum consists of a variety of authentic retrospective cameos from different periods, including a home environment, an opticians' shop, a cutlery and knife-grinding exhibit (almost obligatory in Sheffield museums!) and a chemist's shop, which is so basic it will make you glad you live in the 21st century. Review © 2007, Wcities |