Tapton Court, Sheffield, June 2017

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This is a re-visit as the first time I had a look round here it was brief, unplanned and I only had my camera phone. Hence thought it was time to have a proper look. Won't do the history bit again as you can find it here: Tapton Court: Previous Report

Not sure much has changed since my last mooch. This wonderful Grade II listed late 19th century pad built for Sheffield steel magnet John H Andrew is still owned by Sheffield University.

What I did find out in addition to the above is that there was a serious fire here in September 2010. This explains why the roof is in such good nick as Sheffield University must have had to make good the roof after the fire, due to the building's listed status. Fire brigade pictures of them tacking the fire here:

Fire at Tapton Court

The site is sealed up like a tin of sardines plus there are CCTV cameras dotted around the place. Hence externals only, but given the exquisite stonework, well worthy of a report.

General view:

35556741785_3234599e00_b.jpgimg0952 by HughieDW, on Flickr

35425905171_6f4b618063_b.jpgimg0933 by HughieDW, on Flickr

34747385013_c6508a93f6_b.jpgimg0932 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Remains of the old conservatory:

35517760246_5775a7ac9a_b.jpgimg0901 by HughieDW, on Flickr

35556557045_16503efab1_b.jpgimg0899 by HughieDW, on Flickr

34715400664_ca06ef342a_b.jpgimg0912 by HughieDW, on Flickr

34715506294_4a789d72fa_b.jpgimg0904 by HughieDW, on Flickr

The stone work over the 'main' entrance is beautiful:

35426227891_a935546744_b.jpgimg0907 by HughieDW, on Flickr

More lovely stonework:

35169666120_be7c870e7b_b.jpgimg0913 by HughieDW, on Flickr

34747813773_d0c3fb6423_b.jpgimg0898 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Some lovely Corinthian columns:

35556356915_f441fc3152_b.jpgimg0910 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Entrance to the newer former university accomodation block:

35169751310_f9f3da9183_b.jpgimg0909 by HughieDW, on Flickr

The surrounding wall is also beautiful:

35556610055_4b0c5c2368_b.jpgimg0896 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Including this stone rose:

35556643115_f8ddfd2c5b_b.jpgimg0895 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Steps down from the raised area:

35517928026_d921c63bbb_b.jpgimg0893 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Love the canopy:

35517473036_0cff17bcc3_b.jpgimg0927 by HughieDW, on Flickr

35169627450_5541a54b5c_b.jpgimg0923 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Hi-class graffiti!

35169502700_c87ec31d77_b.jpgimg0930 by HughieDW, on Flickr

A random safe:

35425990811_89c95c3f0d_b.jpgimg0928 by HughieDW, on Flickr

Round the back and more lovely stonework:
35388524062_7b3ec3a06a_b.jpgimg0926 by HughieDW, on Flickr

34715326844_db6d05f503_b.jpgimg0925 by HughieDW, on Flickr
 
Another very nice set of images Hughie. But I stand by my original statement on your first post on this place - it's your 'eye' that sees the images and no matter what you use to record them, you will produce interesting and telling photographs every time. Pity the grounds are so overgrown now and sad that the tower roof was not reinstated to the original design - as I mentioned before, I thought lightening damage was the cause of the rebuilding, but it could also be due to water tanks being installed during the conversion to Hall of Residence status. Sadly from memory the interior has been somewhat 'mucked about with', but that exquisite exterior is worth seeing in the 'flesh' so to speak.
 
Another very nice set of images Hughie. But I stand by my original statement on your first post on this place - it's your 'eye' that sees the images and no matter what you use to record them, you will produce interesting and telling photographs every time. Pity the grounds are so overgrown now and sad that the tower roof was not reinstated to the original design - as I mentioned before, I thought lightening damage was the cause of the rebuilding, but it could also be due to water tanks being installed during the conversion to Hall of Residence status. Sadly from memory the interior has been somewhat 'mucked about with', but that exquisite exterior is worth seeing in the 'flesh' so to speak.

You're very kind Dirus. Think I saw an old pic somewhere of the inside...ah, in fact here it is:

35440223191_102c3b486d.jpgTapton inside by HughieDW, on Flickr
 
You've taken a few extra photos here compared with your last report but in a comment in your last report I said that you'll need a tin opener to get in, still the same.
 
Lovely work HD!

Im pleased to see you have your column orders correctly named, you just know you would be corrected if you called them Doric hahaha!

OOOooo I bet your itching to get inside by now! Would you like a tin opener???:nevreness:
 
Lovely work HD!

Im pleased to see you have your column orders correctly named, you just know you would be corrected if you called them Doric hahaha!

OOOooo I bet your itching to get inside by now! Would you like a tin opener???:nevreness:

Ha ha Cheers PV. Gotta know your ionics from your dorics from your corinthians :joyous:
 

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