Welcome
Welcome to the Walkley History website. The website is an ongoing source for Walkley’s history and is managed by the Walkley Historians. If you have memories, photographs or documents of Walkley we … Continue reading
Inspiring Welsh Research
The First World War research of the Walkley Historians inspired a group in North Wales to look into the people remembered on their own war memorial. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/book-remembers-gallant-men-conwy-11468256
Walkley Inspires Welsh Research
Dear Melanie, I am posting you a copy of the book which was inspired by your investigation of James Craven, “We will remember them….the men from Eglwysbach and Llansanffraid who … Continue reading
History IS Here – March
March’s talk is by Hugh Waterhouse about ‘The Baron of Walkley’. 7pm, Friday 11th March 2016, Walkley Community Centre. Entry is free and there will be a small cafe.
History IS Here – February
February’s talk is by Hugh Waterhouse. ‘The Baron of Walkley’ covers the mysterious fraudster and self-styled Walkley aristocrat. 7pm, Friday 12th February 2016, Walkley Community Centre. Entry is free and … Continue reading
Walkley History Videos
You can watch the videos made during the Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars project.
History IS Here – January
January’s talk is by Bob Johnston, University of Sheffield. ‘The excavation of Holme Head Wheel, Rivelin Valley’. 7pm, Friday 15th January 2016, Walkley Community Centre. Entry is free and there will … Continue reading
Walkley and the home of Scottish football
One of the Freehold Land Societies which together created our urban suburb from 1848 onwards, was called the Hampden View Land Society. Almost no trace of this estate survives. The … Continue reading
Film Premiere and Book Launch
Walkley Community Centre’s three-year history project, Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars, came to an exciting finale with a book launch and film premiere at the centre on Friday 11th December.
Sheffield Blitz 75 Years Ago
Here is a small selection of excerpts from Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars interviews which recall the night of the Sheffield Blitz, 12th December 1940.
Air raid sirens signal Sheffield Blitz commemoration
World War Two air raid sirens will ring out across the city of Sheffield at 7.15pm this Saturday night (December 12th) to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Blitz. … Continue reading
Creevela Works Under Threat Again
There is a new application to demolish Creevela Works on Parsonage Crescent. If you wish to object to the demolition of this historic farm building, one of the earliest and last … Continue reading
Tom Metcalfe, KOYLI Private
Here is a short biography of Tom Metcalfe, a Walkley resident who enlisted in the army on the outbreak of the First World War and came out the other end … Continue reading
Bloor St Photographer
Walkley Historians have been approached with this photograph. He bought it on ebay recently, and when taking the back of the frame, found the name of the photographer. They are G. … Continue reading
Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars wins national award
National Recognition for Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars historians Walkley Community Centre has won the Association for Heritage Interpretation 2015 Discover Heritage Award for best community project. Nine Men, Nine Lives, … Continue reading
New History Project Public Meeting
You are invited to a public meeting to find out about an exciting new potential history project about Walkley. The Walkley Historians are exploring ideas for a Streets of Walkley project to … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 3rd November 1915
The War seems closer as the Minutes record the return from the Front of a member disabled whilst on active service. His membership subscription is waived. A successful concert has … Continue reading
GEOFF GREEN MISCELLANEOUS
Article by Mr G Do they really need to pull down Walkley Article on WAG in EB Tidings news and views from Ebenezer Methodist Church July 1969 Brief comment on … Continue reading
Walkley Action Group Newsletters
These documents are taken from Geoff Green’s collection of Walkley Action Group material and are separate from other Walkley Action Group material held in this archive. WAG 1 August 1969 … Continue reading
Walkley Action Group Leaflets
These documents are taken from Geoff Green’s personal collection of Walkley Action Group Materials and are separate from the Walkley Action Group material held in the rest of this archive. … Continue reading
WALKLEY ACTION GROUP DOCUMENTS
These documents are Geoff Green’s material relating to the work of the Walkley Action Group, and are separate from the Walkley Action Group materials held in other parts of this … Continue reading
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
This collection of documents relates to the research done by Geoff Green, the Walkley Action Group, and students of the University of Sheffield. Geoff Green was a PhD student at … Continue reading
Other Areas
This collection of documents relates to community action in other areas of Sheffield. The work of the Walkley Action Group inspired activism in many other communities. Darnall replanned contribution form … Continue reading
Letters
These documents include letters to and from Geoff Green and generally relate to his fight against the Walkley slum clearances. 4 page letter to Mr G from Ms J Lloyd … Continue reading
ELECTION
Geoff Green Election Materials In 1970 Geoff Green stood as an independent candidate to fight the slum clearance of Walkley. He did not win the election but shortly afterwards helped … Continue reading
MISC WAG DOCUMENTS
23.6.1971 Minutes of WAG meeting 26.2.1972 re Improvement Grants Meeting May 1973 WAG handout on improvement lists WAG box at Fir Street correspondence WAG correspondence 22 May 69 to 14 … Continue reading
Pamphlets and other campaign materials
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS Walkley Action Group Handout and Responses B Hartley 391 South Rd C L Hall 356 South Rd D Glass 397 South Rd Dow Electric 378 South Rd E … Continue reading
Letters
This is the collection of letters relating to the work of the Walkley Action Group. These include letters to residents from the campaign group, and letters to the group detailing … Continue reading
Newsletters
On this page you can find the newsletters for the Walkley Action Group. This newsletter ran from 1969 to 1973 over 13 issues. Where possible we have provided both the … Continue reading
GEOFF GREEN DOCUMENTS
Geoff Green Archive These are the documents from Geoff Green’s personal collection. Election Material Letters Other campaign areas Community Research Walkley Action Group Documents Walkley Action Group Leaflets Walkley Action … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 20th October 1915
The Club continues to recruit new members and decides how to use the cash left over after the entertainment of wounded soldiers. [20 October 1915] Minutes of Executive Committee, held … Continue reading
History IS Here 2015-16 Talk Programme
Walkley Community Centre, 7a, Fir St. 7pm. Free Entry. Socialise in the History Café from 7pm. Friday 9th October 2015 – Hugh Waterhouse. ‘A to Z of Walkley Cemetery’. Friday … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 9th September 1915
A quiet meeting, with the impact of the War clearly being felt locally as the Club makes plans to entertain some of the wounded soldiers. [9 September 1915] Minutes of … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 11th August 1915
A key Officer of the Club has submitted a formal letter of resignation from the Committee, but the meeting quickly turns to another matter – the many wounded soldiers in Sheffield … Continue reading
A Poem in response to Nine Men, Nine Lives, One Great War
Siobhan Hoyes writes… After seeing the moving display in Beeches I have written a reflection dedicated to the nine men whose names are remembered on the memorial windows. War a glorious … Continue reading
Awards Shortlisting
Great news – we have been shortlisted for an international award for our Nine Men, Nine Lives, One Great War part of Walkley Ways, Walkley Wars. Walkley Community Centre has … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 7th July 1915
A sombre note to the meeting, with the deaths recorded of two Club members, including Private Archie Shelley, who would later be commemorated in the stained glass window in the … Continue reading
Sweet shop on Bole Hill Road?
Does anyone remember the sweet shop in the garden of Ruskin House? This was the Girls’ Training College located near Walkley Cottage, where Rivelin St meets Bole Hill Road. We … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 2nd June 1915
A routine meeting of the Executive Committee; the Club continues to recruit new members. [2 June 1915] Minutes of Executive Committee meeting, held June 2nd 1915 Mr Wragg presiding The … Continue reading
Reform Club First World War Members
Here are the biographies of the nine men of Walkley Reform Club who fought and died in the First World War.
Looking after your family papers workshop
DONCASTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL ‘Looking after your family papers’ workshop by Sheffield Archives’ Conservator, Antony Oliver. Thursday 21st May 2015, 10.30am-12.30pm. Doncaster Central Library Tickets £3 Refreshments Practical tips from the … Continue reading
Walkley Reform Club – on this day 100 years ago – 5th May 1915
As the new Club year gets underway, Committees are elected to run each of the many activities available to members. Billiards, bowling and whist drives will take place on Club … Continue reading
