Broomhill Community Library - Ashdell/Oakholme Road Local History Walk
Junction of Ashdell Road and Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3DB
Oakholme Road was developed and named after a property called Oakholme which is now part of the University of Sheffield property portfolio. We will find out about early neighbourhood land disputes and how they were resolved. We will also learn about the inhabitants of Oakholme Road - from the enormous houses to the semi-detached properties at the bottom of the road. On the way we will find out about the inhabitants - solicitors, steel manufacturers, early schools on the road, brewers and a large scale provision merchant who lived here.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 13.45 prompt
Location & directions
Junction of Ashdell Road and Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3DB
- Directions:
- Meet at the junction of Ashdell Road and Oakholme Road, on a large area of pavement opposite 94 Ashdell Road The 120 bus - get off at the Endcliffe Crescent stop and walk back towards Broomhill. Next right down Ashdell Road and walk down the road. 51 bus - get off at the Manchester Road stop and walk along Fulwood Road to Ashdell Road, turn left and then walk as above 52/52a bus from town - get off at the Costa stop on Crookes Road. Walk along Fulwood Road to Ashdell Road as above. Parking in the area is by meter and can be difficult to find. Please arrive in time so we can leave promptly at 13.45
- Contact on day:
- Judith Pitchforth
- Telephone number:
- +441142734276
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book online via eventbrite.
- Booking contact name:
- Judith Pitchforth
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashdelloakholme-road-local-history-walk-tickets-1992714620071?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
- Booking opens:
- 20 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
The walk is down Oakholme Road and finishes before the junction with Endcliffe Vale Road. We will be going on to University of Sheffield property so please do not bring any dogs. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk and come prepared for whatever the weather does!
Additional information
The walk will include some standing as well as walking so participants need to be prepared for that.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
