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Hallamshire Historic Buildings Society
The Hallamshire Historic Buildings Society
(Registered Charity No 501651) was inaugurated in 1970.
Aims of the Society
- To Protect the architectural heritage within its area
- Promote interest in architecture and
local history
The society is necessary because many buildings of historical and architectural interest are at risk from vandalism, neglect and decay, until the cost of repair becomes an excuse for demolition. Additionally, incongruous development frequently spoils the settings of historic buildings.
The Society's area of operations covers the area known as Hallamshire; that is the city of Sheffield and some six miles or more around the city, including Rotherham and Chesterfield.
The Work of the Society includes:-
- noting buildings of architectural and historic interest for
possible Listing;
- bringing to the attention of the relevant departments
any buildings considered
to be 'at risk';
- ensuring that the public's
views are heard when the fate of a building is being decided;
- collaboration with other societies to conserve whatever is beautiful in our environment and to improve that which is not.
One Success Story:
The Society played a significant part in saving the Lyceum Theatre, opened in 1897 and the only theatre outside London designed by W.G.R. Sprague. The Theatre was scheduled by the local council for demolition in 1972. The Society was instrumental in acquiring Listed status for the theatre, preventing demolition. Following full refurbishment in 1990, the theatre is now a jewel in the crown of the city.
Activities include:
- Interesting meetings with talks and presentations during the
winter months, on various topics with some relevance to the work
of the Society;
- Summer time excursions and visits, in some cases to places not open to the general public.
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