Foxhill Collection

Parson Cross School, Halifax Road, Sheffield, c. 1910
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00113

Little boy playing near garages, Foxhill Road, Eccles
A little boy playing in a garage area at the bottom of Foxhill Road, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1975

Leeds LS22 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS22 7

Volunteers at the Battle of Fox Hill
Volunteers undertake a military training exercise at Fox Hill, Aldershot, 1885. These manoeuvres regularly took place here on Easter Weekend until the end of the 19th Century. Date: 1885

Watford WD24 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Watford WD24 6

Rother TN39 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rother TN39 4

Trafford WA14 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Trafford WA14 4

Milton Keynes MK46 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK46 5

Rutland LE15 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rutland LE15 7

Luton LU2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Luton LU2 7

Chichester GU28 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chichester GU28 9

Exeter EX13 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX13 5

North East Lincolnshire DN37 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North East Lincolnshire DN37 9

Lewes BN10 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lewes BN10 7

Bradford BD17 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD17 5

Bath and North East Somerset BA2 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bath and North East Somerset BA2 5

Following the Boer War, the British transferred many of their prisoners to various countries and colonies under their domain in South and South East Asia

Young girl sitting on kerb, Foxhill Road, Eccles
A young girl enjoys a giggle as she sits on the kerb in Foxhill Road, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1975

Children on doorstep in Foxhill Road, Eccles
Group of five children sitting on a doorstep in Foxhill Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester. Date: 1970s

Parson Cross School pupils, Halifax Road, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s09188

Young boys play on their bikes on Foxhill Road, Eccles Date: circa 1976

Little with her new puppy, Foxhill Road, Eccles
A little girl plays with her new puppy on Foxhill Road, Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1976

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"Exploring the Rich History of Foxhill: From Parson Cross School to Battlefields" Step back in time to c. 1910, as we journey through the captivating stories and moments that shaped the vibrant community of Foxhill. Nestled in Sheffield, this charming neighborhood has witnessed countless tales unfold over the years. One such tale takes us to Parson Cross School on Halifax Road, where eager pupils filled its halls around 1900. Their laughter and curiosity echoed through these historic walls, leaving an indelible mark on their alma mater. Venturing further down Foxhill Road, we stumble upon a heartwarming scene - a little boy engrossed in play near garages. His imagination knows no bounds as he creates adventures amidst his surroundings, embodying the spirit of childhood innocence. But not all moments were idyllic; some were marked by bravery and sacrifice. Volunteers at the Battle of Fox Hill stood tall against adversity, united by their unwavering determination to protect what they held dear. Their courage echoes through time and serves as a reminder of human resilience. Returning to everyday life along Foxhill Road in Eccles, we encounter a young girl sitting on a kerb lost in her thoughts. Her presence captures both vulnerability and strength – an embodiment of dreams yet to be realized. As our exploration expands beyond Sheffield's borders, maps guide us towards other corners bearing similar namesakes - Leeds LS22 7 Map reveals another connection with Foxhill's legacy while Watford WD24 6 Map beckons us closer with its own intriguing stories waiting to be unveiled. Further still lie Rother TN39 4 Map and Trafford WA14 4 Map - distant lands that share fragments of history with our beloved Foxhill community across time and space. These threads weave together tales from different places but resonate with familiar sentiments rooted deep within our hearts.