George Barnsley's & Sons.. Sheffield

[Mikeymutt]

Last year we decided to visit or revisit some of the last remaining traditional industrial spots. We ticked off Bass maltings, Chatterley, Bardney sugar and Shoreham cement. We were going to revisit tonedale mill and dye house, but they were shuttering up the mill. And the dye house looks heavy in graffiti now, so we decided to give the five hour plus drive a miss. We decided to give George Barnsley's another look. This was our third visit here, last two in 2014 and 15. It was a bit more trashed than the last visit. But it was nowhere as bad as I expected, just some more graffiti and it was limited to areas. Entry was a little different than the last two times. It was like a little maze getting in. Still think George Barnsley's is one of the real time warps out there. It was a place I always wanted to see when I first started exploring and was so excited when I finally got there.
George Barnsley's was first founded in 1836, the company specialised in tools for leather workers and shoe makers and were known as one of the best in the trade. The company grew expansively in the years. The factory finally closed in 2004. This sadly is only one of many former factories in Sheffield to go. I can't wait to get out with my camera again once this lockdown is over.

 

[Wrench]

Just brilliant pics Mikey.
I love this place, been lots of times and even though it's a bit wrecked now I'd still go back.

Top report mate

 

[FunkyMuffin]

This is fabulous!

 

[HughieD]

Very nice set there @Mikeymutt

Went the month after and there is still loads to see there.

 

[FunkyMuffin]

I need to go here

 

[Mikeymutt]

Just brilliant pics Mikey.
I love this place, been lots of times and even though it's a bit wrecked now I'd still go back.

Top report mate

Cheers mate. I enjoyed every visit here. It was not as wrecked as I expected though

 

[Mikeymutt]

This is fabulous!

Thank you very much

 

[Mikeymutt]

Very nice set there @Mikeymutt

Went the month after and there is still loads to see there.

Thank you mate. I remember you going, you were going to meet with us when we went. I remember sending you pics of the route in

 

[Roderick]

Superb detail, I particularly liked the shot of the wooden pigeon holes on 3 sides and the spiral stair. Any idea what the dozens of shotgun cartridge sized things at the bottom of the wooden stairs were?

 

[HughieD]

Superb detail, I particularly liked the shot of the wooden pigeon holes on 3 sides and the spiral stair. Any idea what the dozens of shotgun cartridge sized things at the bottom of the wooden stairs were?

I'm guessing they are tool handles maybe?

 

[Roderick]

I'm guessing they are tool handles maybe?

Yes, now I look again I could imagine them on the end of a fine file or something for poking holes in leather.

 

[paulstani]

H,i thinking of visiting here, I know the front door of the building as I pass it often but how do you actually get in? Any advice greatly appreciated