Broomhill - Taptonville Road Local History Walk

Taptonville Road was created at the time the suburb of Broomhill was starting to expand away from its origin - Broomhill House. Properties were being developed along the Glossop (turnpike) Road, which made accessibility to them much easier, especially after the buses and trams came out here from the town centre. Houses here were designed for the up and coming middle classes, as evidenced by the new owners and residents. It was nearer to town than Endcliffe Crescent (begun late 1820s), but pre-dates the mansions of Ranmoor which came into being in the 1860s. The original houses we shall see have changed little over the intervening years, with some being Listed properties. Most of the properties are still in private ownership with the notable exception of no. 10 which is the home of the much-loved Broomhill Community Library. We shall also walk around the hidden gem of Taptonville Crescent, and pause to consider why it came into being.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1330

Location & directions

1 Taptonville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BQ

Directions:

Meet at the bottom of Taptonville Road, on the pavement outside the Taptonville House Dental Clinic at 1 Taptonville Road. From town - 120 bus - get off at the top of Glossop Road, just before the junction with Fulwood Road and then walk up to Fulwood Road, cross over towards Morrisons, but then turn left and walk to the junction with Taptonville Road on your right. 51 bus - get off at the stop just before Broomhill crossroads, and walk along Fulwood Road to Glossop Road junction. Cross over towards Morrisons, turn left and walk to the junction with Taptonville Road on your right. Metered on street parking is available, subject to availability, on the lower section of Taptonville Road. Free parking available at the top of Taptonville Road.

Contact on day:

Judith Pitchforth

Telephone number:

+441142734276

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please book via Eventbrite. Please do not bring dogs.

Booking contact name:

Judith Pitchforth

Booking telephone number:

+441142734276

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922102612737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The road goes uphill and is quite steep. Taptonville Crescent in particular is uneven under foot. The pavements are not all at one level and driveways are below the level of the pavements. Care must be taken whilst walking. Walkers may call in at Broomhill Community Library at the end of the walk for a cup of tea/coffee.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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