HHW News

The new book from the Heeley History Workshop – due for publication for Christmas 2002

Introduction

Matters arising from the first book

• such as the changes of road names
• the linking of two relatives through the Greatorex shop picture
• sales of the book at home and abroad

Family Histories

The stories of Heeley families who have either lived in the area for a long while or who have contributed in some substantial way to the area.

• Memmott
• Wright – of the foundry
• Palfreyman
• Chapman
• Boot
• Fidler
• Langton
• Gleeson
• Ponsfords
• Lavers

Heeley Bridge and the River Sheaf

• Changes on the river
• Movement of the bridge(s)
• Cost of repairs to the bridge
• Floods

Meersbrook

Including Carrfield, Norton Lees, Little London and some parts of Albert and Shirebrook Roads

• Bowling club
• Meersbrook Land Society
• Carrfield and Rose Cottage
• The Shore Family of Meersbrook Park
• Allotments on Carfield Farm

Industries

Expansion on the small section in the first book, using old advertisements, business records and directories

• Tyzacks
• Hardy Patent Pick
• Empire Rib
• Skeltons
• Wolf Safety Lamp
• Sheffield United Transport

Newfield Green

The area from Heeley Common to the east as far as Hurlfield Hill

• The Brownell Family
• Abney House
• The Prospect View pub
• Hang Bank Wood

‘Bad Lads’

Notorious events in Heeley, robberies, murders, gangs, mysterious deaths

Lowfields

The area from Heeley Bottom towards Queens Road, including the streets off Heeley Bank Road

• Little Sisters of the Poor
• St Wilfreds
• Heeley Silver Rolling Mill
• Development of Queens Road
• Strawberry Hall Lane
• Olive Grove

New Developments

• The refurbishment of the Institute
• The new buildings at Heeley City Farm