Who knows where Balm Green was or is in Sheffield?

andyrad29 · 17-01-2008, 07:59

as part of doing a family tree Balm Green has come up where a relative lived anyone heard of it? think it was in the west bar area...

Thanks
Andy

not wanted · 17-01-2008, 08:12

Barkers pool area. I think where the taxi rank is and all the tramps sit. Fountain precinct

tab1 · 17-01-2008, 08:20

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Originally Posted by not wanted

Barkers pool area. I think where the taxi rank is and all the tramps sit. Fountain precinct

Correct, if you're going from back of the city hall to get to Mothercare on Barkers Pool, that small stretch of road at the side of city hall on lower side is Balm Green.

not wanted · 17-01-2008, 08:26

Is it still called that? I only know the name from studying local history years ago

cgksheff · 17-01-2008, 08:49

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Originally Posted by not wanted

Is it still called that?

Yes.

http://www.rjw.co.uk/contact-us/sheffield

http://pinguicula.typepad.com/photos...alm_green.html

not wanted · 17-01-2008, 08:51

Well you live and learn, I thought it was a name that had gone in the mists of time.