Brilliant piece on Millstone Grit by an excellent writer. Looking forward to reading more.
Good news on the development in Attercliffe, where I was brought up for some years. I hope that these homes will be built as sustainably as possible and to minimise their impact on climate change ( not just by banning cars! ).
So evocative. Such articles make the subscription excellent value. Interesting explanation for the abandoned wheels. I'd always thought it was due to some flaw discovered late in the process.
That soot-staining may not be so apparent now, but we were once as blackened as anywhere. For a glimpse of this past head to Hillsborough Barracks on Langsett Road, where the removal of signage has revealed the uncleaned area. I was born in the smoke-free era, but just about recall the forbidding darkness that was the norm for so many stone buildings.
Lovely article - as a member of Dark Peak Fellrunners - Millstone Grit is also a big deal for fell running - safe and grippy compared to the Limestone of White Peak - and a nightmare to fall onto - it’s like landing on sandpaper - as your article describes.
Been reading The Tribune for a few years now, think this is one of my favourite ever pieces
"herons hunting in the old mill ponds and marsh marigolds blooming in goits that once fed cutlers’ forges"
Excellent piece, sublime writing.
Brilliant piece on Millstone Grit by an excellent writer. Looking forward to reading more.
Good news on the development in Attercliffe, where I was brought up for some years. I hope that these homes will be built as sustainably as possible and to minimise their impact on climate change ( not just by banning cars! ).
So evocative. Such articles make the subscription excellent value. Interesting explanation for the abandoned wheels. I'd always thought it was due to some flaw discovered late in the process.
I loved this article, educational and lyrical and a reminder of why I'm glad I moved to Sheffield even as a non climber. Thank you 😊
Beautifully written - both evocative and informed.
So good I read it twice
Interesting read, thank you
That soot-staining may not be so apparent now, but we were once as blackened as anywhere. For a glimpse of this past head to Hillsborough Barracks on Langsett Road, where the removal of signage has revealed the uncleaned area. I was born in the smoke-free era, but just about recall the forbidding darkness that was the norm for so many stone buildings.
"Shin-mincing": glorious!
A really interesting piece, beautifully written.
Lovely article - as a member of Dark Peak Fellrunners - Millstone Grit is also a big deal for fell running - safe and grippy compared to the Limestone of White Peak - and a nightmare to fall onto - it’s like landing on sandpaper - as your article describes.
Beautiful writing.
What an absolutely fantastic article - nice one
Wonderful. Thank you!
I'm from Burley-in-Wharfedale (few minutes drive from Otley), and know what you mean about the familiar feeling of being home.