gemma86 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 1. Above HL Brown Jewelers at the top of Fargate is what looks like tube sticking out of the building and next to it says "1 'o' clock time signal". I noticed it a few years ago, and a couple of years ago finally heard it go off (its like a siren) a couple of times and when it did the majority of people around there at the time wondered what the hell it was - so most people have never noticed it or never heard it, which is strange cos surely most people have been in town at about 1pm. So I was wondering, what exactly is the purpose of it and does it go off every day? 2. I noticed some sort of crane in the courtyard of the old City School/education buildings on Leopold Street and there was a bit of scaffolding. Surely they're not knocking it down? It looks such a nice building - although it wouldn't surprise me if its in such a bad state after being empty for years. Anyone know what's happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karenjane39 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 hi, I've heard the siren go off when I've been in town and wondered the same! Sorry I can't be of more help but as far as I know it does go off everyday at 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh73 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 The siren goes off at 1pm everyday to remind office wrkers that its time to go back to work. And yes, they are knocking the Leopold Street buildings down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma86 Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Mysteries solved. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Originally posted by slh73 And yes, they are knocking the Leopold Street buildings down. What the........? Another beautiful building bites the dust, to be replaced by what? Not another glass and concrete monstrosity with a shelf-life of 10 years, ...........please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Here is a description of the development from the Sheffield1 website http://www.sheffield1.com/heart_leopold.html Located close to the City Hall, the Leopold Street complex is a fine collection of Grade II listed buildings which originally housed Sheffield Boys' School and later the Council's education offices. These lovely stone buildings are designed in the Renaissance Revival style and form an important part of Sheffield's architectural heritage. Last year a consortium of ASK Property Developments and MJ Gleeson plc was appointed as the City Council's preferred development partner to refurbish the buildings as a high quality mixed-use project. Detailed design work is now substantially complete and planning and listed building applications have been submitted, with work due to start on site early in 2003. The £20 million project will include a quality 134-bedroom hotel, 37 apartments around a small private courtyard, a comedy/live entertainment venue, café-bars, good restaurants and a health and fitness club. The centrepiece of the development will be a new public square inspired by the vibrant urban spaces of Barcelona. The square will be created from the former school playground, providing an attractive pedestrian link and outside dining and seating areas for the restaurants. It will be designed to the highest quality with natural stone, water features and trees. The sensitive and innovative conversion of these magnificent buildings will help to draw life and activity right into the city centre and will bring important private sector investments and new jobs. The new hotel and restaurants will attract additional spending power and economic activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma86 Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Originally posted by Andy C Here is a description of the development from the Sheffield1 website http://www.sheffield1.com/heart_leopold.html Located close to the City Hall, the Leopold Street complex is a fine collection of Grade II listed buildings which originally housed Sheffield Boys' School and later the Council's education offices. These lovely stone buildings are designed in the Renaissance Revival style and form an important part of Sheffield's architectural heritage. Last year a consortium of ASK Property Developments and MJ Gleeson plc was appointed as the City Council's preferred development partner to refurbish the buildings as a high quality mixed-use project. Detailed design work is now substantially complete and planning and listed building applications have been submitted, with work due to start on site early in 2003. The £20 million project will include a quality 134-bedroom hotel, 37 apartments around a small private courtyard, a comedy/live entertainment venue, café-bars, good restaurants and a health and fitness club. The centrepiece of the development will be a new public square inspired by the vibrant urban spaces of Barcelona. The square will be created from the former school playground, providing an attractive pedestrian link and outside dining and seating areas for the restaurants. It will be designed to the highest quality with natural stone, water features and trees. The sensitive and innovative conversion of these magnificent buildings will help to draw life and activity right into the city centre and will bring important private sector investments and new jobs. The new hotel and restaurants will attract additional spending power and economic activity. That's good to hear and one of Sheffield's good ideas - if it all goes to plan that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Originally posted by karenjane39 hi, I've heard the siren go off when I've been in town and wondered the same! Sorry I can't be of more help but as far as I know it does go off everyday at 1pm. Didn't you lot watch Camberwick Green as a kid - you would remember the train which got to the factory as the siren went off and all the workers came out. Or something. I only remember the song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Originally posted by Andy C Didn't you lot watch Camberwick Green as a kid - you would remember the train which got to the factory as the siren went off and all the workers came out. Or something. I only remember the song! Gosh! I hadn't realised that was filmed in Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Reading that, it appears the facade will stay intact. If that's the case, I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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