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  1. little_boy_explores

    George Barnsley and Sons, Sheffield - June 2017

    After visiting a different location in the city we got a tip off from others about a possible entry point so decided to take a look. Having assessed the building for security we made our way to the entry point. The building is situated in the Neepsend area of the city and forms part of Kelham...
  2. Ferox

    George Barnsley and Sons, Sheffield. February 2017

    One from earlier in the year. This had been on the list for a while and I was really happy to finally see the place. There was some graff and vandalism in evidence when we went, I believe it's even worst now. Visited with non member Paul. HISTORY George Barnsley & Sons Ltd was founded in...
  3. WildBoyz

    Rotherham Road House, Barnsley - November 2017

    History As far as history goes for this particular property, it is sparse as it is nothing more than a fairly modern residential building. One newspaper based in Barnsley reported that traffic came to a standstill as a result of a fire at the property on Rotherham Road. Two fire crews attended...
  4. cunningplan

    George Barnsley & Son, Sept 2015

    I haven't posted on here for ages, while I have been out and about I haven't done that much this year at all being busy with personal and family matters. Instead of doing the odd one here and there I tend to do the longer trips, I've got a couple of trips lined up in the next couple of months...
  5. Stussy

    George Barnsely's Works - Dec 2014

    Started a little xmas tradition of heading south to do some Engerlandishshire derpage and meet up with some of the SOCC members. So for a little solo adventure before getting a little drunk at night a visit to the classic GB's was in order. Arriving reasonably early in the day I was off in...
  6. TheVampiricSquid

    George Barnsley & Sons, Sheffield - June 2015

    History: founded in 1836 and specializing in manufacture files and cutting tools for use in the shoe making industry, they grew to become the world’s leading producer of tools for shoemakers. The technological revolution of the 20th century saw a decline in the need for traditional tools...
  7. Hydro

    George Barnsley & Son, Sheffield - July 15

    Explored with Inside the Prohibited & a non member. History Founded in 1836,the original factory was situated on Kelham Island, Sheffield, one of the oldest industrial areas in Sheffield and they specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. In 1837...
  8. Hydro

    Monckton Coke & Chemical Co. (Royston Coke Works) - June 2015

    Explored with -Raz- Bit of background; Coke has been produced on this site for 130 years, with the current works being the last independent coke works in the country until it was bought by Hargreaves (Norec) in 2005. It is estimated that the plant produces 11 megawatts of energy, for the less...
  9. Fatpanda

    George barnsley & Sons April '15

    Hello again So over the bank holidays we took a trip to see an old friend (George Barnsley) havnt been for a while and was in the area so thought why the heck not :) George Barnsley & Sons Ltd specialised in tools for shoe makers and leather workers. The building closed around 2004...
  10. Fatpanda

    George barnsley & Sons Dec-14

    George Barnsley and sons, a key toolmakers in Sheffield's history, well at least for us lot.. Heres a small set for you i took a few months back now enjoy:p THanks ........
  11. mookster

    George Barnsley's, Sheffield Jan 2015

    FINALLY!!! Many, many years after I first saw this place pop up and thought 'oh hey that looks pretty neat I should go there' I have got it done. And I loved it even more than I thought I would, what a way for me to start the new year. Explored in completely miserable pouring rain but by the...
  12. TrevBish.co.uk

    George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

    A nice little relaxed explore. Not that amazing but a few good things left to photograph. History: George Barnsley & Sons Ltd was founded in 1836 and were originally situated on Wheeldon Street, Sheffield. By 1849 they had moved to the Cornish Works, which were much larger premises. They...
  13. PROJ3CTM4YH3M

    George Barnsley & Sons Cornish Works Sheffield in the Snow!

    A very cold but fun day out :)
  14. Wherever I may Roam

    George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - Visited June 2011. -2013

    Bit of History. George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. (founded 1836) They were in Cornish Place on the Don and specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. One George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883. George Barnsley and Son is listed in the 1837 Sheffield...
  15. Landie_Man

    George Barnsley and Sons, Sheffield, Northern Trip Part 2- (October 2013)

    Northern Trip Part 2 – George Barnsley and Sons Cornish Works (Sheffield) So, continuing to try and cheer myself up; I went on a long awaited Northern Tour with my close friend TBM. After replacing his rig he very kindly gave me his now not needed Sigma 10-20 lens. Unfortunately we did...
  16. True_British_Metal

    George Barnsley and Son's Toolworks, Sheffield, September 2013

    Visited solo. I'd wanted to do this the week before when I did the Courthouse but I was worn out after that so I knocked it back again. Having another free weekend to do something, I thought why not try this? So back over to Sheffield I went. And I'm glad I did! Looking at reports, nothing...
  17. beccyboo

    George Barnsley & Sons (pic heavy) July - 2013

    George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. (founded 1836) They were in Cornish Place on the Don and specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. One George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883.: George Barnsley and Son is listed in the 1837 Sheffield directory as a file...
  18. Urbansnooper

    George Barnsley & Sons ( Cornish Works ), Sheffield - July 2013

    Be gentle, this is my first report ! lol Visited with urban witness, urban sentry & urban tempest After seeing a lot of reports for this place i had wanted to visit it for a while, all i can say it was worth the wait. The only downside is one of us ( me ) forgot spare camera batteries...
  19. Lowri Jen

    Great Britain George Barnsley & Sons Cornish Works - March 2013

    Visited with PROJ3CTM4YH3M and Darbians on a very cold and snowy day. I had no idea what to expect of this place as I had never seen any pictures of it before I went, it was so much better than I could have imagined, absolutely loved it. History: George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. (founded...
  20. Perjury Saint

    George Barnsley & sons Ltd, Sheffield. Dec '12

    GEORGE BARNSLEY & SONS LTD, SHEFFIELD. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Me and NK took a mooch round this crackin' old place on a Bobbys fueled whistle stop tour of 'Steel Town'. Brilliant splore! Highly recommend this one, if youve not been then get crackin'!! :)...
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