Monument record MDR15625 - Sheffield Road shops (or 'The Priory') (site of), Sheffield Road, Dronfield
Type and Period (1)
- SHOPPING PARADE (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD? to 1899 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Modern residential development now occupies the site of late 19th century shops. Previously A E Harrison was the drapers and gent's outfitters and later Wm. Rhodes sold fashions for Edwardian ladies. They also boasted having the first telephone in Dronfield. Lawson's who owned the shop next door sold ironmongery and household goods. More recently Dronfield Gas Offices occupied part of the shops. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23400 Bibliographic reference: Old Dronfield Society. 2009. Explore Dronfield, Drone Valley Heritage Trail No. 2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3537 7851 (75m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DRONFIELD, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 18 2015 12:29PM