Beighton Collection

George and Dragon, High Street, Beighton, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s06971

Great Central Railway: A Holiday in the Country, Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Heath, 1911
Trains depart from Sheffield Victoria Station, Darnall, Woodhouse, Beighton and Killamarsh, etc. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y14002

Beighton High Street early 1900's

Beighton early 1900's

Sheffield S20 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S20 1

Norfolk NR13 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR13 3

Schematic view of a Newcomen steam engine, early 19th century. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712

Newcomen steam engine, 1747. Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed his atmospheric or steam engine in 1712. Water was heated in the boiler and the resulting steam was let into the cylinder

Plan of property belonging to the trustees of the late Robert Newton Shawe, esquire, in the parish of Handsworth, 1858
Lot 1 the commodious and superior farmhouse at Handsworth Woodhouse, in the occupation of Mr Charles Ibbotson, with extensive barn, stables, cowhouse, sheds, fold and stack yard

Woodhouse (extract from Ordnance Survey of 1935, revised to 1948)
Scale 6 inches : 1 mile.Derbyshire sheet XII NE and Yorkshire CCXCV

Plan of property at Handsworth Woodhouse, allotted for sale, 1865
Rolling mill and forge, spade shaft manufactory, works driven by a water wheel, blacksmith shop, houses, and gardens, etc

Plan of Lands at Woodhouse by the Sheffield Gas Company, 1929
Original at Local Studies S28S

Newcomen steam engine. From The Universal Magazine London 1747, based on Beighton s
Newcomen steam engine. From The Universal Magazine London 1747, based on Beightons 1717 engraving of engine at the Griff mine near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Copperplate engraving

VALVE GEAR, 1718. Valve gear built by Henry Beighton at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1718. Line engraving, 19th century

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Step back in time to Beighton's charming High Street, circa 1900. The George and Dragon pub stands proudly, a hub of community life. As you stroll along the cobbled streets, you can feel the essence of this quaint village in the early 1900s. The Great Central Railway brought excitement with Dean and Dawsons express excursion to Heath in 1911, creating cherished memories for locals and visitors alike. Delve further into history with a glimpse at the property belonging to the late Robert Newton Shawe, esquire, showcased on a plan from 1858. Explore neighboring Woodhouse through an extract from the Ordnance Survey of 1935 revised to 1948; witness its evolution over time. Travel beyond Beighton's borders as well - discover Derbyshire's county map from around 1777 or navigate Sheffield S20 and Norfolk NR13 through detailed maps. Finally, marvel at a schematic view of an early 19th-century Newcomen steam engine – an innovation that revolutionized industry during this era. Join us on this captivating journey through Beighton's rich past.