Former Sheaf Works, North Quay Drive, Sheffield
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Former Sheaf Works, North Quay Drive, Sheffield
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 12 Jun 2012
Built in 1822-26 for William Greaves, who produced cutlery, steel and tools, and taken over in 1839 by Thomas Turton, who also made springs! The unusually grand office block survives, "resembling a country house built of ashlar and coursed stone". Grade II listed. Now offices (Sheaf Quay).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.38608
Longitude
-1.457351