Norton Lees
Encyclopedia
Norton Lees is a residential suburb in the Graves Park
ward of the City of Sheffield
, England
located to the east of Woodseats
.
is a resident.
Notable buildings in Norton Lees include Bishops' House
—a half-timbered house
that was built c. 1500—and St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
, the parish church that was originally built in 1875-7 and extended in 1935, the octagonal spire of which is visible from more than 3 miles away.
Below Newfield school is the former site of Lees Hall, built in the 15th century, but demolished by the local council in the 1950s. The orchard and other features can still be found.
The Brindley council housing estate also lies alongside Warminster Road, built in 1976-1977. Unlike numerous other examples of council housing, built with row after row of identical houses, this estate was built with curving roads, open communal areas and footpaths and so was popular with tenants. Many houses have converted to private ownership under the right to buy scheme
.
Active8, an independent free magazine, is distributed in and around Norton Lees (and other areas of S8) every month, publicishing local people and companies and community events.
, which is currently (2008) undergoing a rebuild after many years of inadequate classrooms and facilities. Mundella Primary School is also located in the area, on Derbyshire Lane. The school boasts high SATs results and acts as a polling station during elections.
, Hallam
and other outlying areas to the west, north and east. This is especially so in Meersbrook Park
, the grassy areas having unrestricted views across the city.
Graves Park (ward)
Graves Park ward—which includes the districts of Norton, Norton Lees, Norton Woodseats, and Woodseats—is one of the 28 electoral wards in City of Sheffield, England. It is located in the southern part of the city and covers an area of 5.8 km2. The population of this ward in 2001...
ward of the City of Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
located to the east of Woodseats
Woodseats
Woodseats is a district of Sheffield, South Yorkshire in the Graves Park ward. Historically, Norton Woodseats was a village that straddled Derbyshire Lane running from Four Lane Ends to Bolehill , originally in Derbyshire but since 1934, part of the City of Sheffield.The name Woodseats comes from...
.
History
Origami artist, author and musician Nick RobinsonNick Robinson (origami)
Nick Robinson is a British paperfolder best known for publishing books of paper aeroplanes. He was awarded the Sydney French medal in 2004 by the British Origami Society. He has written over thirty books of origami including Origami for Dummies. His origami designs are usually simple and elegant...
is a resident.
Notable buildings in Norton Lees include Bishops' House
Bishops' House
Bishops' House is a half-timbered house in the Norton Lees district of the City of Sheffield, England. It was built c. 1500 and is located at , on the southern tip of Meersbrook Park...
—a half-timbered house
Timber framing
Timber framing , or half-timbering, also called in North America "post-and-beam" construction, is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off and carefully fitted and joined timbers with joints secured by large wooden pegs . It is commonplace in large barns...
that was built c. 1500—and St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
St Paul's Church and Centre is a Parish Church in the Church of England Diocese of Sheffield located at the junction of Norton Lees Lane and Angerford Avenue, just above Meersbrook Park....
, the parish church that was originally built in 1875-7 and extended in 1935, the octagonal spire of which is visible from more than 3 miles away.
Below Newfield school is the former site of Lees Hall, built in the 15th century, but demolished by the local council in the 1950s. The orchard and other features can still be found.
Modern development
Also in the area is the Thorpe House housing estate, a popular development built in the 1930s. The tree-lined roads generous sized gardens, and numerous 3 bedroom semi detached house with gardens are popular with families of all ages through to retired people.The Brindley council housing estate also lies alongside Warminster Road, built in 1976-1977. Unlike numerous other examples of council housing, built with row after row of identical houses, this estate was built with curving roads, open communal areas and footpaths and so was popular with tenants. Many houses have converted to private ownership under the right to buy scheme
Right to buy scheme
The Right to buy scheme is a policy in the United Kingdom which gives tenants of council housing the right to buy the home they are living in. Currently, there is also a right to acquire for the tenants of housing associations...
.
Active8, an independent free magazine, is distributed in and around Norton Lees (and other areas of S8) every month, publicishing local people and companies and community events.
Schools
This area includes the schools Newfield Secondary SchoolNewfield Secondary School
Newfield Secondary School is a comprehensive school for 11–16 year olds. It is situated in the south of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, in the area of Norton Lees. There are around 900 students at the school.- Physical aspects of the school :...
, which is currently (2008) undergoing a rebuild after many years of inadequate classrooms and facilities. Mundella Primary School is also located in the area, on Derbyshire Lane. The school boasts high SATs results and acts as a polling station during elections.
Vista
Many parts of Norton Lees offer long views towards other parts of Sheffield. It is possible to see all the way across the city centre towards the Wincobank, CrookesCrookes
Crookes ward—which includes the districts of Crookes, Steelbank, Crosspool, and Sandygate —is one of the 28 electoral wards in City of Sheffield, England. It is located in the western part of the city and covers an area of 3.9 km2...
, Hallam
Hallam
-Places:* Hallamshire, an area in South Yorkshire, England; the source of the name for:** Hallam F.C. - a non-league football club in Sheffield.** Hallam FM, a radio station based in Sheffield.** Royal Hallamshire Hospital...
and other outlying areas to the west, north and east. This is especially so in Meersbrook Park
Meersbrook Park
Meersbrook Park is set on a steep hillside in Meersbrook, Sheffield, United Kingdom, and offers a stunning panoramic view over central Sheffield to the north. Within the park are two historic buildings: Bishops' House is one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield and is open as a museum, and...
, the grassy areas having unrestricted views across the city.