Longcol Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 What was "historic" about it? Was it a listed building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, Longcol said: What was "historic" about it? Was it a listed building? It was older than you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 4 minutes ago, hackey lad said: It was older than you . Lol - that doesn't make it historic , just old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 29 minutes ago, Longcol said: What was "historic" about it? Was it a listed building? “This is a landmark building in the heart of Castlegate with a rich history. History is important, but even in its dilapidated state we can see that this is a quality building, with rich decoration and attractive stonework.. It has been known by various names, mostly as the Rotherham House. It has actually been rebuilt twice, first opening in 1797 with this last version being built in 1914. It was a well known building, often used for public meetings.” From: https://www.hhbs.org.uk/2024/01/09/save-the-market-tavern/ Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 10 minutes ago, deejayone said: “This is a landmark building in the heart of Castlegate with a rich history. History is important, but even in its dilapidated state we can see that this is a quality building, with rich decoration and attractive stonework.. It has been known by various names, mostly as the Rotherham House. It has actually been rebuilt twice, first opening in 1797 with this last version being built in 1914. It was a well known building, often used for public meetings.” From: https://www.hhbs.org.uk/2024/01/09/save-the-market-tavern/ So it was built is 1914 .Thousands of buildings in Sheffield date back to then or prior.. The facade looks nothing remarkable for Sheffield centre. HHBS seem to equate "historic" with "old". Hardly a "landmark" when you couldn't see it from anywhere unless you walked along part of Exchange Street. Edited January 24 by Longcol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) In the late 1950's my uncle Fred Norton who'd just finished his service in the RAF was landlord of the Old No.12 in the Haymarket near Davy's, his family helping out at weekends in the 2 bars. One bar was used by the legal profession from the courthouse (I think they called it the "cocktail bar") and the other bar frequented by the market people, big Ada being one of them! Fred made a good job of levelling out the tone of the pub which had acquired a bit of a reputation, so much so that the brewery then asked hm to be landlord of the Rotherham House (later became Berni Inn). Once again the family helped out, my mother was a cleaner there, grandfather and aunt helped in the bars. Fred was then given the landlord job of the newly opened Greengate Inn at High Green which he did for number of years until his marriage broke up and he bought a bowling alley in Lee on Solent. After moving around the south Fred finally settled in Worcester running a pub frequented by cricketers. A colourful character was Fred Norton, I'm very proud of him. Regards, Duffems Edited January 25 by DUFFEMS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 12 hours ago, RollingJ said: I don't think we are discussing HMG here, rather SCC? They are all politicians. So no difference as far as I am concerned, liars. 13 hours ago, HeHasRisen said: Wouldn't be sad to see that go either, been derelict for decades. Hopefully happens soon. I reckon it could be opened as a museum. I think it might do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 minutes ago, spilldig said: They are all politicians. So no difference as far as I am concerned, liars. I reckon it could be opened as a museum. I think it might do well. Not in its present state - demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Swaine Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 The council have form for misleading. Look at what they did with Leopold Street/Pinstone Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planner1 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said: The council have form for misleading. Look at what they did with Leopold Street/Pinstone Street. And what exactly did they do that was “misleading”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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