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Sheffield, The University c.1955
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These are the original university buildings at Western Bank, built between 1903 and 1905. The university was an amalgamation of three earlier institutions, the Sheffield School of Medicine, the Firth College and the Technical School. When the university opened for business in 1905 it had just 100 full-time students.

An extract from Sheffield and South Yorkshire Photographic Memories.

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Sheffield and South Yorkshire Photographic Memories

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A Selection of Memories from Sheffield

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Sheffield

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Nether Edge Hospital 1974.
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, ...see more
Sheffield, Nether Edge Hospital c1955
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Cadets
I was a cadet Nurse here aged 16yrs and a pupil nurse when I was 18yrs. Very happy memories
Sheffield, Nether Edge Hospital c1955
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My Second Job
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.
Sheffield, Nether Edge Hospital c1955
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Elizabeth
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
Sheffield, Crookes Valley Park c1955
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