Staniforth Road

Sheffield Road bridge crossing the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

Staniforth Road is located in Sheffield, England.

Staniforth Road is a road that connects the Attercliffe and Darnall areas of the city. Historically the road has been used as a shopping street, with notable businesses being present over the years, including a cinema. The road features a bridge that crossed over the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal.[1]

Name

The road is named for Samuel Staniforth Esq. who built and resided at Darnall Hall. The Staniforth family were present in Darnall and Attercliffe for centuries.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hallamshire. The History and Topography of the Parish of Sheffield in the County of York (1819)
  2. ↑ http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s11657&pos=2&action=zoom Picture Sheffield

Coordinates: 53°23′24″N 1°25′47″W / 53.389995°N 1.429595°W / 53.389995; -1.429595


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