Report - George Barnsley & Sons, Cornish Works, Sheffield – July 2020

[MotionlessMike]

Some yoinked history;

George Barnsley & Sons Ltd was founded in 1836 and were originally situated on Wheeldon Street, Sheffield. By 1849 they had moved to the Cornish Works, which were much larger premises. They specialised in the manufacture of files and cutting tools for use in the shoe making industry. There are a number of family names that are known to have deep roots in the Sheffield area, and the Barnsley name is undoubtedly one of them. In 1650 George Barnsley became Master Cutler, a role fulfilled by another George Barnsley in 1883. This George Barnsley was of the second generation of the firm of George Barnsley and Sons, toolmakers. The business grew to become the world’s leading producer of tools for shoemakers. The technological revolution of the 20th century saw a decline in the need for traditional tools. George Barnsley’s survived until 2003 when the premises finally closed.

Solo visit on a very rainy, gloomy weekday evening. The place is in pretty rough shape nowadays, but despite the condition and the gloom and rain it was good to finally see first-hand why it’s so revered amongst others and a superb two hour explore.

Thanks for looking.​

 

[Terminal Decline]

I thought redevelopment was well underway here, good to see it pop up again and it still looks like it retains much of it's old world feel

 

[Camera Shy]

Nice, it's a classic.

 

[mookster]

She's looking very rough now such a classic spot though.

 

[MotionlessMike]

Cheers all. Yeah, still plenty of character, I can see why it was such a popular place.

Shame all the walkways between the workshops had dissolved!

 

[Calamity Jane]

Lovely shots there. Tbh the rain has given the outside so good colour

 

[raisinwing]

I also thought that redevelopment was well underway so was a surprise to see this. Still looks nice, even after all these years of getting soggy!

 

[Bugsuperstar]

Nice to see this place again! Great shots man.

 

[Jme2312]

Some yoinked history;




Solo visit on a very rainy, gloomy weekday evening. The place is in pretty rough shape nowadays, but despite the condition and the gloom and rain it was good to finally see first-hand why it’s so revered amongst others and a superb two hour explore.

Thanks for looking.​

good explore i tried to get in here the other day and couldn't find a way in same with ridgeway records!

 

[tumbles]

Still so good even as bare/trashed as it is. A proper classic.

 

[paulpowers]

Cracking set of pics

 

[HughieD]

Certainly gone a bit down hill since my visits but still loads to see plus you make it look great with your excellent pictures. Still life in the old girl. Great work @MotionlessMike

 

[Wi1son]

Seeing this resurface has reignited my hopes to find a way in, cool pictures and glad there’s still some good stuff inside

 

[jxck.urbex]

Looks incredible, I went yesterday but found no way of getting in, gutted
Regardless, nice photos!

 

[TranKmasT]

Glad this got report got bumped as I missed the premiere.
Great set of shots as mentioned. Still captures the mood of the place. Nice to see the place keeps on giving.