There's a fantastic Old Education Building on Leopold Street that is going to be demolished to build what I have no idea. My question is why is Sheffield council pulling down all our historic buildings. This building is part of our past are they telling us there is no where else to build, why can't the renovate it or gut it and rebuild the inside. Soon Sheffield will have no past left just ugly new hotels and office blocks. :rant: Ok rant over.

Originally posted by Bikertec
There's a fantastic Old Education Building on Leopold Street that is going to be demolished to build what I have no idea. My question is why is Sheffield council pulling down all our historic buildings. This building is part of our past are they telling us there is no where else to build, why can't the renovate it or gut it and rebuild the inside. Soon Sheffield will have no past left just ugly new hotels and office blocks. :rant: Ok rant over.

ive thought the very same thing,ive been out (this afternoon actually) with the digi-cam to capture the remains of sheffield,there was an article in the star stating where the demolishions will be taking place, unfortunatly i didnt get time to do all the streets on the list but will have more time next weekend, the majority i took today were at shalesmoor and neepsend,if anyone knows of ANY other areas which are coming down, let me know,as im trying to capture as many images of dissapearing sheffield as i can
regards
Aunty witch xx

I heard today its going to be more expensive appartments.

Not sure how true it is tho.

:)

Originally posted by screamingwitch
ive thought the very same thing,ive been out (this afternoon actually) with the digi-cam to capture the remains of sheffield,there was an article in the star stating where the demolishions will be taking place, unfortunatly i didnt get time to do all the streets on the list but will have more time next weekend, the majority i took today were at shalesmoor and neepsend,if anyone knows of ANY other areas which are coming down, let me know,as im trying to capture as many images of dissapearing sheffield as i can
regards
Aunty witch xx Which issue of the star was it I would like to get a copy if I can. Thankyou.

Mick

Originally posted by Bikertec
Which issue of the star was it I would like to get a copy if I can. Thankyou.

Mick

it was friday jan 7th (page 34) if you cant get a copy ill scan the page in and send it to you
aunty x

where can I get copies of the pics please?

It was a school before it became offices.

My dad went there in the 1930's

Wasn't it the Central Technical School in the 60s or something?

It's not ALL the exucation buildings that are being demolished, just isolated spot demolition. Oh yes, and the big hall.

Originally posted by screamingwitch
it was friday jan 7th (page 34) if you cant get a copy ill scan the page in and send it to you
aunty x Thank you I should beable to get a copy spend most of my life in the referance library well it looks like that anyway.:thumbsup: Thanks again Mick.

Originally posted by Tony
It's not ALL the exucation buildings that are being demolished, just isolated spot demolition. Oh yes, and the big hall. God school must have been bad then if they exucuted them too lol.:hihi: :hihi: only kiddin tony.:thumbsup:

yes I have seen the building. It looks awful. more slabs of glass & flat pack city. If only the buildings just looked good, that would be great. I know the couyncil needs money but we are living in a truly ugly city

It was the City Grammar School in the past, then the Central Technical School, then the Education Building.
I knew one or two boys who went there at 13 and had an excellent education. Had to sit an exam to get there tho.

Hazel

Originally posted by Tim42
yes I have seen the building. It looks awful. more slabs of glass & flat pack city. If only the buildings just looked good, that would be great. I know the council needs money but we are living in a truly ugly city I agree looking at the building its got character looks like an old castle it was built to last and by craftsman. could you imagine them knocking the Shambles down to build new shops.:rant:

I like the building, I think its beautiful!

I like the building too. I work near it and every time I walk past it I think it's such a waste... all those rooms... all those floors... the old deep cuboards etc, etc.

Wouldn't it be fantastic to black out the windows, have flickering lights on and use it for laserquesting!! :headbang:

Eugh!

It really is lovely though. I love all the old detail that shows its history. Pulling stuff down like that is terrible, but so is filling it with stuff that will ruin the original features.

Well, as I understand things the building on Leopold Street is about to be given a new lease of life rather than be demolished. The plans include creating a new public square so we can all access the courtyard in the middle of this complex, something that has been shut away from us for decades. Also, the plans look as if they will incorporate many original features and they seem to be quite sympathetic of this old building's character.

I would rather this building is developed in the way it is about to be than stand empty for another 20 years and ends in such a state of delapidation that it must be pulled down.

M

That sounds a good idea Mattski.. I hope it becomes something thats actually open to the public.

Originally posted by Mattski
Well, as I understand things the building on Leopold Street is about to be given a new lease of life rather than be demolished. The plans include creating a new public square so we can all access the courtyard in the middle of this complex, something that has been shut away from us for decades. Also, the plans look as if they will incorporate many original features and they seem to be quite sympathetic of this old building's character.

I would rather this building is developed in the way it is about to be than stand empty for another 20 years and ends in such a state of delapidation that it must be pulled down.

M But the notices in the windows say it due for demolition.:confused:

Bikertec,

Some parts of the building will be demolished in much the same way that a rose bush needs to be pruned to allow the flower to bloom. The parts to be brought down have little historic or architectural merit.

M

'Courtyard'? Well they must be doing a lot more than 'pruning'. My Dad and Uncle were both Caretakers from the 70s to the 80s and I had a few visits to the education services offices in Leopold Street.

The only 'courtyard' I can imagine being referrred to is a completely surrounded, none too big bog standard school yard, with little light and less access.

If you're interested in the what the finished scheme is going to look loike take a look at the leopold square website. There will be 8 or 9 restaurants &/or bars, plus the 92 bed hotel. It should be open by late spring '07. www.leopoldsq.com.

They are fantastic historic buildings, a rare thing in Sheffield, and will be put to use once again. Very good news I say.

Oh God, that picture with the pointy bit stuck on the old building looks vile ... not particularly sympathetic to the character at all.

TSorry Hazel The central technical school was the Junior Technical School in 1938 when I attended Originally Bang on the corner of West St and Leopole St The Education Building was next door on Leopole st Going towards the Grand Hotel and the Town Hall Signed Old Man

TSorry Hazel The central technical school was the Junior Technical School in 1938 when I attended Originally Bang on the corner of West St and Leopole St The Education Building was next door on Leopole st Going towards the Grand Hotel and the Town Hall Signed Old Man
Correct it later became Central Technical School ,I went in 1963 and in 1964 it moved to Gleadless.I remember City Grammar being next door.

If you're interested in the what the finished scheme is going to look loike take a look at the leopold square website. There will be 8 or 9 restaurants &/or bars, plus the 92 bed hotel. It should be open by late spring '07. www.leopoldsq.com.

They are fantastic historic buildings, a rare thing in Sheffield, and will be put to use once again. Very good news I say.
For some reason west street end ,not listed typical Sheffield Planning, I have not been recently, does that mean West Street & HollyStreet have gone.

I'm caught in two minds about this - but I'm surprised that no-one has emphasised that much of this was Firth College, which has a facscinating history, and was one of the three institutions from which the university was formed.

I think preservation by regeneration is important - but that website makes me want to be sick. Hey! It's so dynamic! Fantastic! Rent Here! We're great! Cutting edge! Get with it! Urban! Cutting Edge!

Yeah. Could do without the skateboarder and the woman partying. Put me right off. Then when you click on the scheme ... is it just me that hates that angular bit sticking out?

Yeah. Could do without the skateboarder and the woman partying. Put me right off. Then when you click on the scheme ... is it just me that hates that angular bit sticking out?

The 'angular bit' is an important element of the scheme - this new build section (the only entirely new build in the development) serves to create a dramatic entrance to the site from West Street. This is an important axis and junction and the new building asks as a marker to this entrance, drawing people in to the public square beyond (hence 'Leopold Sq'). It also acts as a unifying form between the various angles and heirachies established by the existing buildings. The form may not be to everyones taste, I can understand, but this is also important commercial space which requires maximum inter-visibilty and floor area for viability. The visuals of the building do not do it justice (particularily the colour of the cladding which will mellow to a colour similar to the bronze on Steel City House) and the website certainly does not - flying in the face of what will be an elegant, sensitive development which has taken over 6 years to come to fruition and will certainly contribute positively to the regeneration of the city centre.

If you're interested in the what the finished scheme is going to look loike take a look at the leopold square website. There will be 8 or 9 restaurants &/or bars, plus the 92 bed hotel. It should be open by late spring '07. www.leopoldsq.com.

What a website. The first page left me speechless - a scrubber with fishnet tights, short skirt, fur coat and flute of champagne. What sort of image are they trying to convey?

Why is the city getting it constantly wrong, time after time?

I use to have to ge for hearing test every 6 months there in the 70's.

Correct it later became Central Technical School ,I went in 1963 and in 1964 it moved to Gleadless.I remember City Grammar being next door.

I'm not sure that is strictly correct. The Central Technical School was on the corner of West Street/Leopold Street, then came the Education offices in the centre of Leopold Street - up the steps etc. These premises separated the two schools as the City Grammar School was on the corner of Leopold Street and Orchard Lane. The Education offices were extended to those quarters when City Grammar moved to its present site as Stradbroke.
Where the CTS and CGS may have been considered next to each other was round the back where the playgrounds seemed to be adjacent from Bow Yard.
I stand correction but this is my fairly clear recollection.

What a website. The first page left me speechless - a scrubber with fishnet tights, short skirt, fur coat and flute of champagne. What sort of image are they trying to convey?


All the pages have over the top glitzy types, I don't think they are specific to Sheffield! Perhaps they could have used pictures of real shoppers carrying 'Poundland' or 'Netto' bags, but that might not have had the same attraction for people looking to visit Sheffield. Lets face it, thats the main reason for building an expensive hotel!

There's a fantastic Old Education Building on Leopold Street that is going to be demolished to build what I have no idea. My question is why is Sheffield council pulling down all our historic buildings. This building is part of our past are they telling us there is no where else to build, why can't the renovate it or gut it and rebuild the inside. Soon Sheffield will have no past left just ugly new hotels and office blocks. :rant: Ok rant over.
Surely you dont mean The Grammar School (which I attended) and the Technical College??? Surely they must be protected buildings??

It was the City Grammar School in the past, then the Central Technical School, then the Education Building.
I knew one or two boys who went there at 13 and had an excellent education. Had to sit an exam to get there tho.

Hazel
No, the Grammer School and Technical School co-existed, I had to pass the 11 plus to get there, It has its own very good website, Omnes Amici (the school song)

'Courtyard'? Well they must be doing a lot more than 'pruning'. My Dad and Uncle were both Caretakers from the 70s to the 80s and I had a few visits to the education services offices in Leopold Street.

The only 'courtyard' I can imagine being referrred to is a completely surrounded, none too big bog standard school yard, with little light and less access.
Well it used to be big enough for two seperate games of football to be going on simultaneously! And the Grammar school was mixed and I dont remember the girls complaing they didnt have enough place in the playground. The 'Tech' had a seperate playground though, that may have been smaller, and yes to an earlier post you went there at 13, sort of a second chance if you failed the 11 plus, Siverdale was the same!

Surely you dont mean The Grammar School (which I attended) and the Technical College??? Surely they must be protected buildings??

It wasn't a college. It was the Central Technical School and the initials CTS were visbily on the school badge. Pupils, once left, either went into industry on sandwich courses, apprenticeships etc, colleges or universities.

I use to have to ge for hearing test every 6 months there in the 70's.
I also had to have hearing tests there, but in the 60's. Did you have to hit a little drum every time you heard a beep through the headphones:)

It wasn't a college. It was the Central Technical School and the initials CTS were visbily on the school badge. Pupils, once left, either went into industry on sandwich courses, apprenticeships etc, colleges or universities.
Sorry, I did correct myself further on I think?

And I still say that it was the Junior Technical School when I attended there in 1938 aged 16 years Blimey,was it that long ago ?

And I still say that it was the Junior Technical School when I attended there in 1938 aged 16 years Blimey,was it that long ago ?
It was when you went,it had become Central Technical went I went; I had a relative who went around your time ,maybe a year earlier who was killed in the
war.

Walked through here for the first time last week and was mightily impressed. Really nicely done and had a classy feel to it. Hope the restaurants there match the setting.