Just over a couple of kilometres away from the terminus in Sheffield, the canal turns to head NE in its route towards Meadowhall. It also needs to cross over Darnall Road / Worksop Road (via an 'acadock' - local pronunciation!).... (more)
In its prime, this unusual building was probably very impressive. However, as a pub, it is long closed. Above the central second floor window are the words, �Rebuilt 1904. Ball Inn.� Above the windows, to the left and right are the words;... (more)
Opened in 1874 by the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway, later the Great Central railway, on their line from Barnsley to Sheffield. This station closed in 1900 when it was replaced by a new station some 300m further south.... (more)
The B6200 Staniforth Road looking west from Shirland Road. This was once the main A57 Liverpool to Lincoln road before the Mosborough Parkway was built in the early 1990s, I think.
The stadium is built at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. It occupies part of the site of the former Don Valley Stadium and is the home of the Sheffield Eagles rugby league team. SK3888 : Warming Up