natural man   10 #1 Posted September 11, 2012 Very new to this and read with interest the comments about Rivelin valley. Recently visited the dams in search of some cabins my wife remembers from the early 60s she was 8. (Yes I know it is a while ago) My wife her sisters and mum would catch a bus from Malin Bridge to a terminus by a pub (she thinks) then walk across the dam to a large house, they would then go the right of the house into the woods where they had this cabin. My wife is quite clear in her description of everything and she can remember the house in Sheffield where she went with her mum to "buy" the cabin!There were several of them grouped together. Has anyone any ideas where they were exactly and what they were originally used for? If any one can offer some info it would be appreciated.  Many thanks, Natural man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bullerboY Â Â 10 #2 Posted September 11, 2012 The pub was probably the now defunct Norfolk Arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hillsbro   32 #3 Posted September 11, 2012 Across the dam from the pub was Wyming Brook, accessed via the road that skirted the dam "around the Ravine". I don't remember cabins at Wyming Brook but it was a very popular location for picnics at weekends etc. and there could well have been cabins there. Here is a 1926 photo of the bus terminus (before my time, honest...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shinysheff   10 #4 Posted September 12, 2012 The house in the corner of the dam was called "Fox Holes Lodge" and in the mid 60s the Wood family lived there. The cabins you talk about ran back towards the Post office on that side of the river. Who owned them or rented them out I wouldn't know. not sure if any of it is still there but you could google earth the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hillsbro   32 #5 Posted September 12, 2012 ....not sure if any of it is still there...It is still there, also known as Wyming Brook Lodge: here is a link to a picturesheffield.com photo, also a map. The last time I walked past, I noticed that the grounds bristle with signs warning of alarms, closed-circuit TV surveillance etc. Sign of the times I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Elmambo   25 #6 Posted September 12, 2012 The house in the corner of the dam was called "Fox Holes Lodge" and in the mid 60s the Wood family lived there. The cabins you talk about ran back towards the Post office on that side of the river. Who owned them or rented them out I wouldn't know. not sure if any of it is still there but you could google earth the area.  Mr. Woods, had the gunsmith's concession in the old Sugg's sports shop and used the Lodge as a clay shooting school/club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
natural man   10 #7 Posted September 12, 2012 The house in the corner of the dam was called "Fox Holes Lodge" and in the mid 60s the Wood family lived there. The cabins you talk about ran back towards the Post office on that side of the river. Who owned them or rented them out I wouldn't know. not sure if any of it is still there but you could google earth the area.  Where was the post office?? Road name is poss.  Much obliged for info so far.  natural man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wessie_mick   10 #8 Posted September 12, 2012 nearest post office would be on the corner of rivelin valley road and manchester road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
old tup   30 #9 Posted September 12, 2012 Across the dam from the pub was Wyming Brook, accessed via the road that skirted the dam "around the Ravine". I don't remember cabins at Wyming Brook but it was a very popular location for picnics at weekends etc. and there could well have been cabins there. Here is a 1926 photo of the bus terminus (before my time, honest...)  Hi Hillsboro my eldest daughter and family live in the property were the bus is parked I believe it was the coachhouse to the pub years ago!.Where the low trees are at the side is now a mature forest its a lovely spot her alsation runs all over it chasing squirrels and rabbits,doggy heaven,my grandson had a large deer nearly knock him over one night on the dogs walk up there!.Two goshawks patrol it every day looking for a meal of small birds you can tell when they are coming it goes deathly quiet!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Allen   38 #10 Posted September 13, 2012 Slightly "off topic"  Just above the Norfolk Arms leaving Sheffield there used to be a "lay bye" with a small hut selling ice cream and soft drinks etc. The lay bye seems to have been reclaimedby the house adjoining and is now private property.  I cycled up there in the late 60's and welcomed the small hut......but have no recollection of any cabins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hillsbro   32 #11 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Just above the Norfolk Arms leaving Sheffield there used to be a "lay bye" with a small hut selling ice cream and soft drinks etc.There were also some swingboats in the field behind. They were something of a long-standing tradition in Rivelin - some more swingboats were beside the double bend (here is an old photo) but they had gone by the post-war period. . Edited September 17, 2012 by hillsbro Link to photo added. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mikeG Â Â 16 #12 Posted September 13, 2012 We used to cycle from Crosspool, up Sandygate/Redmires Road, turn right before the dam along the rough track, through the woods and come out at the swingboats. Couldnt do it now. By the time I got to the Plough, I'd have run out of puff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...