Handsworth

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Handsworth

Handsworth is a suburban area located in the city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, in the north of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the city center. Handsworth is part of the larger metropolitan borough of Sheffield and falls within the parliamentary constituency of Sheffield South East.

Historically, Handsworth was a small rural village until the 19th century when industrialization led to its rapid growth. Today, it is a predominantly residential area with a mix of housing types, including post-war council estates, modern developments, and traditional stone-built houses. The population of Handsworth is diverse, consisting of families, professionals, and retirees.

The area boasts a range of amenities and services to cater to its residents. There are several primary and secondary schools, ensuring quality education for local children. Handsworth also benefits from various green spaces, such as Handsworth Park and Richmond Park, which provide opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Handsworth has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to Sheffield city center and surrounding areas. The nearby M1 motorway provides easy access to other parts of Yorkshire, as well as major cities like Leeds and Manchester.

In terms of local facilities, Handsworth has a number of shops, supermarkets, and eateries that cater to everyday needs. Additionally, there are community centers, sports clubs, and a library, offering a range of activities and services for residents of all ages.

Overall, Handsworth is a vibrant and well-connected suburban area within Sheffield, offering a mix of housing options, amenities, and green spaces, making it an attractive place to live.

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Handsworth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.371637/-1.391246 or Grid Reference SK4086. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Olivers Mount - Home of Handsworth FC

FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round : Handsworth FC 2 Coventry United 0, Attendance 368 This is the new ground of a fairly new team, though it is hard to figure out exactly how long the real club goes back, it having emerged from an older one of the same name via mergers, name changes, and various relocations. Existence is sometimes tough in Tier 9 of the football pyramid it seems. (Tier 1 is the Premier League, so theoretically if Handsworth top their leagues, win playoffs, and carry out necessary ground improvements along the way, they could be kicking off against Manchester United in eight years time.) The pitch is artificial, but there is a tannoy, as well as a bar in the clubhouse, which is further South at the entrance by the cricket field. Handsworth currently play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Obviously the rules regarding alcohol in normal fixtures differ from FA-run competitions - repeated announcements were made advising spectators that today beers would not be allowed to be carried from the clubhouse to the playing area. All clubs in the pyramid leagues down to Tier 10 can enter the FA Cup if they fulfil certain criteria - which most do - and decide they want to. The prize money for winning today's tie was £2,250.

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Shops on Handsworth Road

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The New Anglers

Formerly the Anglers Rest SK4086 : The Anglers Rest.

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The sign of The New Anglers

Not looking that new! Also SK4086 : The New Anglers

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Entrance path to Woodhouse Health Centre

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Retford Road, Handsworth

The view down Retford Road, Handsworth. Formerly known as the A57 (now B6200) prior to completion of the bypass which now skirts Mosborough and Beighton before meeting up with the M1 at Junction 31, this road is still heavily used as one of the main arterial roads into Sheffield from Woodhouse, Aston and Worksop. Just down the road on this south-east view, the road splits right to head off to Woodhouse. The photo is taken close to the (apparent) location of a milepost showing 5 miles to Sheffield and 13 to Worksop (according to the 1905 maps).

David Morris

Norfolk Arms, Handsworth

One of the old pubs in the area, the Norfolk Arms is identified on the 1901 OS map. Just down the road from here, Benjamin Huntsman, inventor of crucible steel lived for a while in 1742,

David Morris

Handsworth School

Taken at the Junction of St. Josephs Road and Fitzalan Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school was opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Handsworth School

Taken at the Junction of Hall Road and Fitzalan Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Handsworth School

Taken from over the wall in Hall Road, Showing Handsworth School prior to its demolition in January 2004. The school opened on 10th February 1902 and finally closed in 1995.

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Footbridge over railway at Handsworth

Located about halfway between Woodhouse and Darnall Stations, serving the footpath from the old Handsworth Colliery to Orgreave (Now B6066 High Field Spring). The Railway marking the boundary between Sheffield and Rotherham. In the distance can be seen the Sheffield Parkway, housing estates of Brinsworth and Canklow Wood.

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Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park

Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park under construction, B6066 High Field Spring to the right.

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Highfield Spring B6066

B6066 High Field Spring heading toward the Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park, with factory under construction for TWI, former open cast workings to the right and Morrison's (Catcliffe) in the distance.

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Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park

Waverley Advanced Manufacturing Park under construction, B6066 High Field Spring to the right, Rotherham in the distance.

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South Yorkshire Fire Training School

Formerly St John Fisher RC Secondary School back when I were a lad (1970's / 80s), this is now the training centre for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. The centre is on Beaver Hill Road between Handsworth and Woodhouse.

David Morris

Beaver Hill Road, Woodhouse

From outside the fire service training centre SK4185 : South Yorkshire Fire Training School, this image looks down Beaver Hill Road towards Woodhouse. In the bottom, just visible is the bridge crossing Shirtcliff Brook.

David Morris

Remains of Nether Wheel, Woodhouse

Along with SK4184 : Carr Forge Dam, the Nether Wheel was yet another of the waterwheels along the Shirebrook Valley. This one still has visible remains of the buildings, buried in woodland although accessible by waymarked footpaths. This wheel probably drove grinding stones or similar for the manufacture of agricultural tools.

David Morris