Sheffield, The Tram Terminus c.1890
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The horses usually worked two- to three-hour days, whilst the crews were rostered to work up to 76 hours a week. As early as 1876 the tramway company was seeking an alternative form of traction; it even considered using traction engines to tow the cars along the streets.

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I was a Pupil nurse sent to Nether Edge Hospital for my 'Care of the Elderly placement' in 1974 on the elderly rehab, female ward. Forty- one years ago ! My maiden name was Paula Furniss training at Clarke House if any one remembers that long ago ! I was there for six weeks during the summer and really enjoyed nursing there. The standards of care were really high and the nursing staff were so caring, that ...see more
I was a cadet Nurse here aged 16yrs and a pupil nurse when I was 18yrs. Very happy memories
I worked as a junior technician in the Research Laboratory of the Sheffield Centre for the Investigation and Treatment of Rheumatism under the leadership of Dr Harry West and George Newnes, based in the Nether Edge Hospital.
It doesn't seem to be on the photo , but a motor boat ( Elizabeth ) used to run around the lake from the boat house , bottom right