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Sun Inn, South Street showing Park Hill Flats under construction

Sun Inn, South Street showing Park Hill Flats under construction


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Sun Inn, South Street showing Park Hill Flats under construction

From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w02723

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Media ID 18327094

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Council Housing Park Hill Flats Pubs Sheffield Yorkshire


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Sheffield City Archives takes us back in time to the bustling streets of South Street, where history is being made. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the iconic Sun Inn, standing tall and proud amidst a backdrop of construction. However, it's not just any ordinary construction; it's the birth of an architectural marvel - Park Hill Flats. As our eyes wander beyond the charming pub facade, we witness the early stages of what would become one of Sheffield's most renowned council housing projects. The skeletal structures rise steadily into the sky, promising a new era for urban living. This snapshot encapsulates both progress and tradition harmoniously coexisting within one frame. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical value but also in its representation of community development. Park Hill Flats symbolize a collective effort to provide affordable housing options for working-class families during a transformative period in Yorkshire's history. While we admire this remarkable visual document preserved by Sheffield Libraries, let us reflect on how such initiatives have shaped our cities over time. From humble beginnings at local pubs like Sun Inn to towering residential complexes like Park Hill Flats, these architectural endeavors continue to shape our communities and remind us that progress can be found even amidst construction sites.

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