Walkley Community Centre Special Opening of this Historic Building
7A Fir Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 3TG
A chance to meet the Walkley Historians in the former Walkley New reform Club which has retained many original features in what the Pevsner Guide describes as “minimal art nouveau style”
The event will visit the Ruskin Hall with its sprung dance floor and stage, the original Snooker Hall, the WW1 memorial window and the Appleyard Room named after founder Councillor Walter Appleyard. The historians will also display a selection of local photos, maps, census material, books and merchandise.
Volunteers from Rivelin Valley Conservation Group will explain the structure of the old mills and bridges by the river along the 3-mile nature and heritage trail, and how the fast flowing river Rivelin was used to power the watermills in the valley, where cutlery, tools and anvils were produced.
Look at old photos, drawings, current and old maps of the area, and pick up some trail maps. Come and see a 3D model of part of the valley, and a working model of a waterwheel and grinding workshop, and the story of the construction of Rivelin Valley Road.
Children’s activities will include a nature corner about animal homes, including a ‘Where do I live’ game matching the house to the animal. We will also have craft activities and some creepy crawlies.
Local Transport Historian Paul Fox has created a new display on local transport buildings from depots to bus shelters. There will also be information on the Long Lost Loos from Walkley to the Town Hall
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1230-1600
Location & directions
7A Fir Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 3TG
- Directions:
- There is a small car park at the rear of the building but parking is limited Bus routes 95, 95a & 95b or 52, 52a
- Contact on day:
- Chris Reece [email protected]
- Telephone number:
- +447891974298
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Steps at the main entrance, but ramped access from the car park We have accessibility for the ground floor only, there are accessible toilets.
