becky23 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I would really appreciate it if anyone knew anything at all about The Knoll, an old mansion on Handsworth road sheffield. My father lived there with his little brother and my grandparents over 50 years ago. When they lived there it was divided into flats where they had an amazing childhood and I grew up hearing the amazing stories. My uncle (my dads little brother) tragically died last week only 60 years of age which was totally unexpected. Me and my dad went there today to reflect, my dad returning there for the first time in 53 years. We were amazed it was still there but couldn't get any access to it whatsoever as a house is now built on the side and there is a bolted gate. We know that this has been used for offices for various companies in the past few years. Is it still been used and if so by who? I have also learned that it used to be a millitary house many years agoas well. If anyone knows any history I would be greatful to know and wouldloveto find a way to get closer to the house as it would mean everything to my dad. Many thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Can you tell me where abouts on Handsworth road it is??? Had a look on Google Earth to try & place it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky23 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Again thanks for your interest in helping me, if it helps it is also just up from a kind of bridge where the railway line runds underneath it. That didn't used to be there and my dad said he used to be able to walk across the line from the house.So it is to the right of white rose pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 is this it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky23 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 yes that's it! u clever person! the car park at the front used to be a beautiful sunken garden. Are you aware if it is being used at present and if so by whom? it was bolted up and looked out of nuse when i saw it but that could of been because it was bank holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky23 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 does the co-op own it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomdido Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Didn't it used to be part of Sutherlands / Quaker foods? I saw that the building was up for lease some months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky23 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 yes it was! my dad told me that! but is it being owned now? hmmmmmm? p.s im really appreciating all this help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressy Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Noticed on the front, the sign says "YFM Group" their local offices are at Catcliffe, tel 0114 2541222, they might be able to help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJM1962 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I used to work for Quaker on this site and the company transferred to Chichester in 1993. The house was used as offices and I had to walk across there from the laboratory in the factory. The interior was very attractive, with large rooms, high ceilings and most of the original mouldings and fireplaces. We did have a visit once from a couple of old ladies saying they had lived there as children, when it was all one house. I have no recollection of the dates they were referring to. I must say looking at the google image, the carpark and the outer areas in general look a little unkempt. The building was always well looked after when it was in the charge of Quaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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