desy   10 #1 Posted February 19, 2006 When they started grassing over the waste land now known as the Ponderosa. There was an old factory left in the middle for a long time. Who owned the factory and what did they produce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Appolo   10 #2 Posted February 19, 2006 I used to work for British Steel at Shepcote Lane it was that big we called it Ponderosa is that what you refer to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
desy   10 #3 Posted February 19, 2006 I used to work for British Steel at Shepcote Lane it was that big we called it Ponderosa is that what you refer to?  No at back of the old Royal Infirmary at Netherthorpe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
deecee   10 #4 Posted February 19, 2006 Hiya desy, where abouts was it, in relation to Bromley st , Fawcett st or Martin st ?  deecee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
desy   10 #5 Posted February 19, 2006 THe path that runs parallel to Martin Street was in. The hill that was running 90 degree to it was known as Red Hill because it was not tarmaced. From the intersection of that, on the Infirmary side it was about 75 to 100yds in(old money). Can't remember it's size but it was big in factories sites around there at the time. If it helps my wifes auntie lived on Hammond Hill that overlooked it(she thinks) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
deecee   10 #6 Posted February 19, 2006 I know there were a lot of factories in between Fawcett St, Bellefield St , and Wentworth st., some quite big and others small like little mesters shops, one of my old pals dad had a small joiners shop down there, but as for names of the factories I'm sorry but I can't help you desy. Maybe you could find out in the central library in the Kelly's. Sorry mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...