Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Sheffield Central Technical School
In or near Catcliffe.
Sheffield Central Technical School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sheffield Central Technical School is a school heritage located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
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Place summary
Sheffield Central Technical School is located in the East Midlands. It is a notable example of early 20th-century educational architecture, reflecting the era's emphasis on technical education. The building's design and historical significance contribute to its status within the region.
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Background
History
The key buildings on the site were built between 1874 and 1894. The buildings are robust ornate stone structures typical of the civic architecture of the time generally described as English Renaissance Revivalist in style. Initial drawings for the Central Schools development were produced following the Education Act of 1870, the buildings were also to house the Sheffield Schools Board formed out of the Act. The construction was to commence in 1876 following acquisition of the land which was formerly home to workshops, and terrace housing. The first buildings on the site were designed by Local Architect T R Flockton in collaboration with E R Robson and were technically advanced for their…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3817, -1.4719
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S1 2JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Established
- 1880
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7492602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sheffield Central Technical School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheffield Central Technical School?
- Sheffield Central Technical School is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S1 2JA), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Sheffield Central Technical School?
- Sheffield Central Technical School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sheffield Central Technical School?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S1 2JA.
- When was Sheffield Central Technical School built?
- Built or established in 1880.
- Is Sheffield Central Technical School free to visit?
- Yes, Sheffield Central Technical School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheffield Central Technical School?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S1 2JA.