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Social History of Broomhill,  as recorded by  past and present  residents

Frances Darlington,  1947 - 2010 Seen in the centre of this picture, standing next to councillor Shaffaq Mohammed, at the opening of Victoria Park in Broomhill during 2009. Frances lived nearby and was one of the driving forces behind the creation of this community park. John Birtwhistle, standing on the right in this picture, has written a tribute to Frances, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her in Broomhill. Read John's tribute by following this link

Lenie Wilson, Memories 1857-1941 Lenie was the youngest daughter of George Wilson, owner of the Sharrow snuff mills. Lenie recorded her memories of childhood in Broomhill in 1941, when she was 84 years old. She was born in one of the houses in 'The Mount'  (pictured). Her family moved a few years later to Tapton Hall on Shore Lane, which is now the Tapton Masonic Hall. Her memoire provides a fascinating glimpse of the life of one of Sheffield's wealthy families in the early years of Broomhill. Read Lenie's memoires by following this link. Thanks to Elizabeth Hoult for rescuing this memoire after finding it in a piano stool purchased at an auction!