Main sorting office in Sheffield

[chrissynanna]

Hi

 

I would like to find out any info on the main sorting office in Pond Street when my grandmother worked there in the 1920s

 

Regards

 

Chrissy Davies:)

[peter bush]

Does anyone know what plans are for the old GPO building in Fitzalan Sq. Seems a shame to see it empty.

[crookesey]

Does anyone know what plans are for the old GPO building in Fitzalan Sq. Seems a shame to see it empty.

 

It was mooted that permission might be granted for a hotel, but no parking, planning problems, rough area, etc. I used to have to visit it every evening with the business mail 1962/1963, it was a very impressive building inside as well as outside.

[shazzamattazza]

It was mooted that permission might be granted for a hotel, but no parking, planning problems, rough area, etc. I used to have to visit it every evening with the business mail 1962/1963, it was a very impressive building inside as well as outside.

 

I worked there for 22 years and the interior in the upstairs account offices was amazing.

 

Unfortunatley I heard that vandals have been in and ripped out all the oak panelling, the huge old radiators and the very very heavy oak doors.

 

God I loved working there.

 

I always had hoped that something like a Wetherspoons would open up and utilise the building and the nice sitting area in front, but alas no.