by Pril Rishbeth In one of 3 boxes of items concerning William Bragge of Shirle Hill, now held in Sheffield City Archives, is an intriguing letter. It describes the visit of the Emperor of Brazil to William on 8 August 1871. I quote it in full. Written on 8 August 1871 When some of the […]
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by Pril Rishbeth, first published in 2014 Near the Psalter Lane ridge of Nether Edge, half hidden behind a wall and fine trees, lies Shirle Hill house. This building, recognised by the architectural historian, Pevsner, has a fascinating history involving a Mayor, a Prime Minister, war refugees and the Sheffield Health Authority. Two driveways face […]
Newspaper report on the Emperor and Empress of Brazil in Sheffield by Pril Rishbeth First published in the November 2020 edition of the Edge Magazine Following my 2-part article on the visit of the Emperor and Empress of Brazil to William Bragge at Shirle Hill featured in the Edge, Nov. 2019 and Feb. 2020, new […]
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The Bowling Green Inn
The Nether Edge “Vauxhall Gardens” for Sheffield Many people are aware that there used to be a pub called the Bowling Green Tavern on Cherry Tree Road (now called Cherry Tree House), but few may realise that during the early 19th century it was also an entertainment venue for the people of Sheffield with evenings of […]