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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

The early industrial history of Sheffield, including water-powered grinding wheels and trip hammers, set among a collection of Grade I- and II-listed buildings.

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Address: Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QW
Getting there: Bus: 97 and 98. National Rail: Dore & Totley, ½ mile (800 m)
Hours: Mon–Thu 10AM–4PM, Sun 11AM–4:45PM; Closed (rather annoyingly) Fri and Sat
Price: Adults £4, Concessions £3, Under 16s free
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