heritage - Burngreave Messenger

Romancing the stones: urban geology

4th April 2022

Story and photos by Scott Engering. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, as a geologist and photographer, I set out to further explore local ‘urban geology’, Burngreave Cemetery being a particular highlight. Entering by the main gates, [Read more]

Walking forward, looking back

23rd March 2020

Story by Saleema Imam | Photo by Vicky Smith The first of this year’s heritage walks, led by Graham Jones, took place on 2nd January. Starting at the transport interchange, 27 CHA walkers came via [Read more]

Pioneering spirit

19th March 2018

Story by Richard Belbin | Photo by Peter Applerock There was standing room only for the latest film from Fir Vale Community Hub’s Digital Media Centre. ‘Pioneers – Made in Sheffield’ is a documentary about [Read more]

From workhouse to world class

14th September 2017

Story by Graham Jones | Photos courtesy of The Hospital History group Northern General Hospital was established in 18 78 as Fir Vale Workhouse. Goddard Hall was the children’s home and still stands in the [Read more]

Heritage open day 2017 at Abbeyfield Park

A host of heritage events

11th September 2017

Story by Amy Palmer | Photos by Tim Neal and Emilie Taylor The weekend of 8th-10th September marked many celebrations of heritage in Burngreave. St Cuthbert’s church in Fir Vale opened its doors to visitors [Read more]