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Greetings Card : Sheffield Flood, River Don, looking towards rear of properties on Neepsend Lane, chimney belongs to Shepherd, Green and Hadfield, Neepsend Brewery, 1864
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Sheffield Flood, River Don, looking towards rear of properties on Neepsend Lane, chimney belongs to Shepherd, Green and Hadfield, Neepsend Brewery, 1864
Taken from Sheffield Inundation, 1864, Ref. 942.74 SQ
Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England
Media ID 14034554
© Sheffield City Council
1864 Chimneys Flood Floods Green Housing Industrial Lane Neepsend River Rivers Ruins Breweries Brewery Hadfield
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the rich history of Sheffield with our exquisite Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This card features a captivating image of the Sheffield Flood, taken from the archives of 1864. Witness the powerful River Don as it engulfs the rear of properties on Neepsend Lane, with the distinctive chimney of Shepherd, Green and Hadfield, Neepsend Brewery standing proudly in the background. Add a personal touch to your message with this unique and thoughtful card, bringing a piece of Sheffield's past right to your doorstep.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the Sheffield City Archives takes us back to a significant moment in history - the devastating Sheffield Flood of 1864. As we gaze upon this image, our eyes are drawn towards the rear of properties on Neepsend Lane, where a prominent chimney stands tall amidst the ruins. The towering structure belongs to Shepherd, Green and Hadfield's Neepsend Brewery, serving as a reminder of the once-thriving industrial landscape that characterized this area. The chimneys symbolize not only the brewery's presence but also represent an era when such structures dotted Sheffield's skyline. Looking beyond the chimneys, our attention is captivated by the River Don flowing forcefully through its banks. This powerful river played a central role in causing widespread destruction during the flood. Its relentless force swept away homes and businesses alike, leaving behind scenes of devastation and ruin. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness both tragedy and resilience. The flooded river serves as a stark reminder of nature's destructive power while also highlighting how communities came together to rebuild their lives after such catastrophic events. As we delve into Sheffield's past through this historical photograph, it is important to remember that these images hold immense value for educational purposes or personal reflection rather than commercial use. They allow us to connect with our city's rich heritage and appreciate how far we have come since those fateful days in 1864.
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