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This is a re-visit as the first time I had a look round here it was brief, unplanned and I only had my camera phone. Hence thought it was time to have a proper look. Won't do the history bit again as you can find it here: Tapton Court: Previous Report
Not sure much has changed since my last mooch. This wonderful Grade II listed late 19th century pad built for Sheffield steel magnet John H Andrew is still owned by Sheffield University.
What I did find out in addition to the above is that there was a serious fire here in September 2010. This explains why the roof is in such good nick as Sheffield University must have had to make good the roof after the fire, due to the building's listed status. Fire brigade pictures of them tacking the fire here:
Fire at Tapton Court
The site is sealed up like a tin of sardines plus there are CCTV cameras dotted around the place. Hence externals only, but given the exquisite stonework, well worthy of a report.
General view:
img0952 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0933 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0932 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Remains of the old conservatory:
img0901 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0899 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0912 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0904 by HughieDW, on Flickr
The stone work over the 'main' entrance is beautiful:
img0907 by HughieDW, on Flickr
More lovely stonework:
img0913 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0898 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Some lovely Corinthian columns:
img0910 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Entrance to the newer former university accomodation block:
img0909 by HughieDW, on Flickr
The surrounding wall is also beautiful:
img0896 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Including this stone rose:
img0895 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Steps down from the raised area:
img0893 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Love the canopy:
img0927 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0923 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Hi-class graffiti!
img0930 by HughieDW, on Flickr
A random safe:
img0928 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Round the back and more lovely stonework:
img0926 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img0925 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Not sure much has changed since my last mooch. This wonderful Grade II listed late 19th century pad built for Sheffield steel magnet John H Andrew is still owned by Sheffield University.
What I did find out in addition to the above is that there was a serious fire here in September 2010. This explains why the roof is in such good nick as Sheffield University must have had to make good the roof after the fire, due to the building's listed status. Fire brigade pictures of them tacking the fire here:
Fire at Tapton Court
The site is sealed up like a tin of sardines plus there are CCTV cameras dotted around the place. Hence externals only, but given the exquisite stonework, well worthy of a report.
General view:
img0952 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0933 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0932 by HughieDW, on FlickrRemains of the old conservatory:
img0901 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0899 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0912 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0904 by HughieDW, on FlickrThe stone work over the 'main' entrance is beautiful:
img0907 by HughieDW, on FlickrMore lovely stonework:
img0913 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0898 by HughieDW, on FlickrSome lovely Corinthian columns:
img0910 by HughieDW, on FlickrEntrance to the newer former university accomodation block:
img0909 by HughieDW, on FlickrThe surrounding wall is also beautiful:
img0896 by HughieDW, on FlickrIncluding this stone rose:
img0895 by HughieDW, on FlickrSteps down from the raised area:
img0893 by HughieDW, on FlickrLove the canopy:
img0927 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0923 by HughieDW, on FlickrHi-class graffiti!
img0930 by HughieDW, on FlickrA random safe:
img0928 by HughieDW, on FlickrRound the back and more lovely stonework:
img0926 by HughieDW, on Flickrimg0925 by HughieDW, on Flickr
