Former works, Upper Allen Street, Sheffield
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Former works, Upper Allen Street, Sheffield
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 13 Jun 2012
Behind these long brick ranges were the premises of Stephenson Blake, Britain's last traditional printers' typefoundry which operated for around 150 years, clinging on until 2005. Building belongs to three phases during the C19th. The company continues limited activities elsewhere in Sheffield. The plan is to convert to flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.384653
Longitude
-1.480222