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Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield town centre has changed dramatically over the last 15 yrs. Until the mid 80s there existed numerous old factories, workshops and industrial estates, throwbacks to a more industrial past. These all added to the dirty grimy perception of a Sheffield that had long since been consigned to history. However, heavy investment in redevelopment and a new trend for city living has meant the leveling of vast tracts of the city and the construction of many new, modern housing developments, recreational facilities and shopping areas. Having such a large student population ( 45000+) means Sheffield has a thriving social scene. The ever popular West Street, connecting the Sheffield University with the town centre, offers a seemingly endless run of shops bars and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets. Large pedestrian shopping areas in the centre of town ( The Moor and Fargate) offer most of the high street chains with the Supertram taking you to Meadowhall for anything you can’t find. A number of theaters (including the faithfully refurbished Lyceum), museums and galleries present the option of a more cultural experience.

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Crookes

west of the city centre lies Crookes. Bordered by both Broomhill and Walkley the area remains popular with students although it is slowly reverting to young professionals and families too. There are great public transport links to the city past the University and plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to go at. To the western edge of Crookes are the Bole hills. A popular recreational area overlooking the Rivelin Valley, originally a Bronze Age open air lead smelting site, it now has football nets, tennis courts, bowling greens and even a BMX course. Set on a vast terraced hill looking west it make s a great spot to catch the sunset.

Nether Edge

Nether Edge With tree lined roads and large, stone built Victorian houses, Nether Edge nestles in the southwest of the city. Historically, much of the area was developed by local cutler George Wostenholm (18oo-1876), who had travelled extensively in his quest to promote Sheffield’s cutlery excellence in the United States. He set up his head office in New York, and it was Kenwood Village in New York that became the inspiration for the estate he laid out in what would become nether edge. His home here, Kenwood house is now the Marriot hotel, the entrance of which stands at the corner of Kenwood Park road.Modern Nether Edge still retains its old charm, but with every amenity one might need today within walking distance. The famous London road restaurant quarter is only a 5 minute walk away; there are 2 local theaters, the Lantern and the Merlin, and every convenience store imaginable. Local bus services will take you in any direction you wish, and proximity to the city center (15 mins walk), opens the door to tourists, business people and pleasure seekers alike.

Walkley

Walkley- just over the hill from Crookes and stretching north west almost as far as the ring road is Walkley. Always popular with students and young professionals the area has great transport links with the city and the Sheffield University is literally at the end of the street. That street is South road which bisects Walkley, becoming Barber road, Crookes Valley road, Winter street and finally Bolsover street as you travel the 1.5 miles to ‘University Roundabout’. Crookes Valley park is on the way, with its boating lake the centre piece of a beautifully landscaped Victorian park. There is also the Dam house bar/restaurant overlooking the lake.

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Ecclesall Road

Coopers house is situated on the site of the old Wards Brewery on Ecclesall Road (A625), which was closed for business in 1999 after more than 150 years of beer making in the vicinity.

The flats that stand in its place bear testament to the brewing history of the area with names like The Granary and Drayman’s Court.

Ecclesall Rd itself has a reputation as being one of the premier shopping and entertaining areas outside of the city centre, and the route through one of the most affluent suburbs in the country. Coopers house sits at the town end of ‘eccy’ Road being only ¾ of a mile from the town centre, making it a handy spot for business in town or trying one of the myriad restaurants, bars or boutiques that make this one of the most popular streets in the city.

Aside from this, the A625 is also one of quickest ways to get straight out of the city towards the picturesque and ever popular Peak District, with a reliable and frequent bus service all the way to the heart of the ‘Peaks’.