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[[File:Huntersbar.jpg|thumb|The gate at Hunter's Bar]] |
[[File:Huntersbar.jpg|thumb|The gate at Hunter's Bar]] |
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'''Hunter's Bar''' is a roundabout and former [[toll road|toll bar]] on [[Ecclesall Road]] in south-west [[Sheffield]], [[England]]; the toll bar was active until the late 19th century. The name also attaches to the area surrounding Hunter's Bar [[roundabout]] at the intersection of Ecclesall Road, Brocco Bank, Sharrow Vale Road and Junction Road. The toll bar now stands in the middle of the roundabout. The gatekeeper for the toll bar, known as "Hunter's Toll Gate" lived in a house on the corner of Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road. In 1871, the gatekeeper was Jacob Thompson, who was born in Wirksworth, Derbyshire and had previously been a lead miner there. His wife and two daughters lived with him. |
'''Hunter's Bar''' is a roundabout and former [[toll road|toll bar]] on [[Ecclesall Road]] in south-west [[Sheffield]], [[England]]; the toll bar was active until the late 19th century. The name also attaches to the area surrounding Hunter's Bar [[roundabout]] at the intersection of Ecclesall Road, Brocco Bank, Sharrow Vale Road and Junction Road. The toll bar now stands in the middle of the roundabout. The gatekeeper for the toll bar, known as "Hunter's Toll Gate" lived in a house on the corner of Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road. In 1871, the gatekeeper was Jacob Thompson, who was born in [[Wirksworth]], [[Derbyshire]] and had previously been a lead miner there. His wife and two daughters lived with him.<ref>1871 Census of England - Ecclesall Bierlow, Municipal Borough of Sheffield, Municipal Ward of Ecclesall, Parliamentary Borough of Sheffield, Town of Sheffield, Ecclesiastical District of St Andrews. Schedule 121.</ref> |
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The area is featured in the [[Arctic Monkeys]]' song "[[Fake Tales of San Francisco]]", in particular the lyric, |
The area is featured in the [[Arctic Monkeys]]' song "[[Fake Tales of San Francisco]]", in particular the lyric, "He talks of [[San Francisco]], he's from Hunter's Bar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hunters-bar.co.uk/arcticmonkeys.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823114006/http://www.hunters-bar.co.uk/arcticmonkeys.html|archivedate=23 August 2018|url-status=dead|title=Hunters Bar Roundabout|publisher=Indie Music Radio|date=23 August 2018|accessdate=30 May 2011}}</ref> Hunter's Bar roundabout has its own Twitter account<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hunters Bar Roundabout profile |url=https://twitter.com/Hunters_Bar |website=Twitter}}</ref> and its own website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hunters-bar.co.uk/|title=Hunters bar|date=14 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114061255/http://hunters-bar.co.uk/|archive-date=14 January 2019}}</ref><!--archive link to the webpage but the actual link now redirects to twitter--> |
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Hunter's Bar is located where Ecclesall ward of Sheffield Hallam constituency and Broomhill & Sharrow Vale ward of Sheffield Central constituency meet. The main shopping area |
Hunter's Bar is located where the [[Ecclesall|Ecclesall ward]] of [[Sheffield Hallam (UK Parliament constituency)|Sheffield Hallam]] constituency and Broomhill & Sharrow Vale ward of [[Sheffield Central (UK Parliament constituency)|Sheffield Central]] constituency meet. The main shopping area is situated on Ecclesall Road. Much of the terraced housing in Hunter's Bar and nearby Sharrow Vale is directly attributable to the industrial revolution when housing was built for workers. |
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Close to the roundabout are [[Endcliffe Park]] and Hunter's Bar [[Infant school|Infant]] and [[Junior school|Junior]] Schools. On Sharrow Vale Road and Ecclesall Road there are fashionable shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. |
Close to the roundabout are [[Endcliffe Park]] and Hunter's Bar [[Infant school|Infant]] and [[Junior school|Junior]] Schools. On Sharrow Vale Road and Ecclesall Road there are fashionable shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. |
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Football has been played at Hunter's Bar for over 100 years, notably when The Albion FC played at Hunter's Bar from 1872. |
Football has been played at Hunter's Bar for over 100 years, notably when The Albion FC played at Hunter's Bar from 1872. Though long gone, the area still has its own team Hunter's Bar FC, who play in the Hope Valley League. |
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Though long gone, the area still has its own team Hunter's Bar FC, who play in the Hope Valley League. |
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Housing in the area is split between upmarket Yorkstone semi-detached houses and redbrick [[terraced housing|terraces]]. There is a high density of [[students]] from the nearby [[University of Sheffield]] and [[Sheffield Hallam University]]. |
Housing in the area is split between upmarket Yorkstone semi-detached houses and redbrick [[terraced housing|terraces]]. There is a high density of [[students]] from the nearby [[University of Sheffield]] and [[Sheffield Hallam University]] campuses. |
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The former [[Wilson Road Synagogue]] lies near Hunter's Bar |
The former [[Wilson Road Synagogue]] lies near Hunter's Bar. |
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==References== |
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1871 Census of England - Ecclesall Bierlow, Municipal Borough of Sheffield, Municipal Ward of Ecclesall, Parliamentary Borough of Sheffield, Town of Sheffield, Ecclesiastical District of St Andrews. Schedule 121. |
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 13 April 2023
Hunter's Bar is a roundabout and former toll bar on Ecclesall Road in south-west Sheffield, England; the toll bar was active until the late 19th century. The name also attaches to the area surrounding Hunter's Bar roundabout at the intersection of Ecclesall Road, Brocco Bank, Sharrow Vale Road and Junction Road. The toll bar now stands in the middle of the roundabout. The gatekeeper for the toll bar, known as "Hunter's Toll Gate" lived in a house on the corner of Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road. In 1871, the gatekeeper was Jacob Thompson, who was born in Wirksworth, Derbyshire and had previously been a lead miner there. His wife and two daughters lived with him.[1]
The area is featured in the Arctic Monkeys' song "Fake Tales of San Francisco", in particular the lyric, "He talks of San Francisco, he's from Hunter's Bar".[2] Hunter's Bar roundabout has its own Twitter account[3] and its own website.[4]
Hunter's Bar is located where the Ecclesall ward of Sheffield Hallam constituency and Broomhill & Sharrow Vale ward of Sheffield Central constituency meet. The main shopping area is situated on Ecclesall Road. Much of the terraced housing in Hunter's Bar and nearby Sharrow Vale is directly attributable to the industrial revolution when housing was built for workers.
Close to the roundabout are Endcliffe Park and Hunter's Bar Infant and Junior Schools. On Sharrow Vale Road and Ecclesall Road there are fashionable shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Football has been played at Hunter's Bar for over 100 years, notably when The Albion FC played at Hunter's Bar from 1872. Though long gone, the area still has its own team Hunter's Bar FC, who play in the Hope Valley League.
Housing in the area is split between upmarket Yorkstone semi-detached houses and redbrick terraces. There is a high density of students from the nearby University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University campuses.
The former Wilson Road Synagogue lies near Hunter's Bar.
References
[edit]- ^ 1871 Census of England - Ecclesall Bierlow, Municipal Borough of Sheffield, Municipal Ward of Ecclesall, Parliamentary Borough of Sheffield, Town of Sheffield, Ecclesiastical District of St Andrews. Schedule 121.
- ^ "Hunters Bar Roundabout". Indie Music Radio. 23 August 2018. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ^ "Hunters Bar Roundabout profile". Twitter.
- ^ "Hunters bar". 14 January 2019. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019.
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