cosywolf Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I'm working on a website about Norfolk Park and Arbourthorne, and I'm looking for any and all interesting information about them - historical, whimsical, new, old, any material any of you have. Photos are good, and reminiscences of life on both estates. If you've got anything, PM me, put it here for other interested parties, whatever...but do let me know if you want the info to go onto the site with your name on. If you want to see the site (bearing in mind that it's currently under construction), just pop into here and have a nosy around. Thanks in advance, and enjoy! Cosy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Hi... I remember playing in Norfork park and seeing the new homes going up...I think it was a flagship for Sheffield at the time but drugs and bad folk sent that the way of the wind. regarding the other place my mum and dad used to clean windows on it around the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superCol Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 This is interesting - not. Why did they put Jesus on the 'Cross? 'Cos the're wuz no room on th' Arbourthorne. Old joke but it deserves better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Who asked:banana man: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptourist Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Did they used to have prefabs on the Arbourthorne , it rings a bell and I think it might be where my aunt lived pre 1960. I recall going to her prefab a rounded sort of house and it had a ledge around it which we used to climb along competing with each other not to fall off. Am I correct in that belief or not ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Did they used to have prefabs on the Arbourthorne , it rings a bell and I think it might be where my aunt lived pre 1960. I recall going to her prefab a rounded sort of house and it had a ledge around it which we used to climb along competing with each other not to fall off. Am I correct in that belief or not ????? There were prefabs all around the Arbourthorne pub,on East Bank Road,Eastern Avenue etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clocker Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I used to live in the prefabs ( with my parents and brother) at Errington Rd and Eastbank Road . My Grandparents also lived in the area on Errington Cres. . Long time ago but I still remember it fairly well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdsmiffy Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 See the threads about "Cherry Wood" and "Old Norfolk School Boys",also a thread about "Fellbrig Rd/Arbourthorne Rd/Framlingham Rd." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I don't know how far back you want to go, but Harrison's Survey of the lands of the Manor of Sheffield in 1637 mentions a piece of land within the deer park called Arbor Thorne Hurst, hurst being a piece of land near a copse. The same passage also refers to nearby Wy Broomwell (Wybournwell), and Hill Topp.(PM me if you'd like a transcript of the entries!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopT Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Cosywolf I clicked on your 'here' sign and it came up as an advert for Lovefilms DVd's. Is this intentional or are you serious about wanting info about Norfolk Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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