Woollen Signs - Sheffield

[JIM123]

A bit of history;
Woollen & Co Ltd t/a Woollen Signs was formed in 1883 in Sheffield by Edwin Woollen, a sign writer and Frederick Ibbotson a lithographic printer. Woollens had a large customer base and dealt with hand painted signage, then plastic moulded and neon signs. Woollens closed in Jan 2008 after 125 years following a take over by The Sheffield Co-op Society. A new company was formed (Woollen Signs Ltd) with new premises.

Had wanted to do this one for a while but didnt fancy the 'interesting' way in on my own. Visited with a non member friend. Loved the old signs everywhere & spent a couple of hours going through all the old drawings alone!

Onto the pics:

Landmark Neon roof sign
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/5828398694_2e02051977.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5828398694/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5272/5827812261_9bcb47d904.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5827812261/)


Several job folders, paperwork & photos left behind:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/5827796095_a3b5ff27de.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5827796095/)


They did a lot of pub signs:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/5827797049_a6d9cf65e5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5827797049/)


Bertie!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/5828346110_a268034616.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5828346110/)


This made me lol, not sure you could have this as a pub sign now!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/5827799067_4c35bd037e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5827799067/)


Machine in the dark room:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/5827800935_1671c43ebb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5827800935/)


The courtyard, now very overgrown:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/5828353068_c6b5f9dcd4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5828353068/)


One of many neon signs:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/5828356810_c2b72d4f34.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5828356810/)


Pub signs:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5828358798_a64bb82ddf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61400165@N02/5828358798/)


Hope you enjoyed :smile

[hiddenshadow]

Looks fantastic, definitely need to get over and see this place.

[Nicola]

I love the letterhead in picture 3!

[ROYALBOB]

Looks a grand explore, nice pics!

[yorkietommo]

Nice place. Summat different.

Cheers.

[Clough]

Holy fook that's grand!

[fidget64]

Nice to see someone get in here again. I figure there are a couple of 'interesting' ways to get in this place, unfortunately I would need a replacement body to attempt either of them! Lovely pics:thumb

[SilentHill]

I figure there are a couple of 'interesting' ways to get in this place, unfortunately I would need a replacement body to attempt either of them! Lovely pics:thumb

^^ Counts me out too :lol: Looks a fine explore though :thumb

[MJS]

Very very nice!!!

[Only2Eyes]

Good work mate

[JIM123]

Thanks for the comments guys. :thumb

Yes, this was a great explore Ive wanted to do for sometime but is one I wont be attempting again!
T'was past my comfort zone :o . . . but worth it! :D