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Broomhill Community Library - Packhorse Routes of Sheffield - an efficient but long forgotten industry

Broomhill Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BR

  • 11 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Local historian Melanie FitzGerald will share new insights into the importance of the local packhorse routes in and around Sheffield and how to identify the evidence which can still be found.

The Long Tinkling Train of Slow Pac'd Steeds by John Dyer

The Long Tinkling Train of Slow Pac'd Steeds by John Dyer

The talk will be based on the information in the book ' An Introduction to Packhorse Routes in the Sheffield Lakelands Area' Melanie and others produced as part of The Heritage Highways Project. The book will be availably to purchase.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:
14.00 - 15.30

Location & directions

Broomhill Library, Taptonville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BR

Contact on day:
K Harbord
Telephone number:
+441142661932

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please note there are steps into the library and stairs only to the first floor.

Additional information

There will be pauses during the session and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Est. tour duration:
2 hour(s)

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