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WWW.STEELMEKKER.CO.UKWWW.POMFRETIAN.CO.UK 3 A True Blade Runner By John Clarke

ust behind the Sheffield Midland station in front of the Park Hill flats J we find a little-known dead-end street called South Street. It did not always stand as a road to nowhere; it was the centre of a mass of little back-to-back courts where families lived one on top of another. In one of the houses was born Peter Crossland, the son of a table knife maker. Like most sons he would follow in his father’s footsteps into the trade and he would eventually leave South Street to Cemetery Road, a slightly posher area. He worked for his father on Carver Street under the name of John Crossland and the Royal Pomona Gardens,Colnbrook, sons, a company set up around 1825. Manchester, made a world record of 120 When he wasn’t working, he was in miles 1,560 yards in 24 hours against training or competing as one of the finest George Parry of that city. At the time, this heel-and–toe walkers that Britain ever was the furthest distance observed in produced. This forgotten local sporting such a contest. What is more astonishing hero was also known as the “Sharp is that Crossland completed the distance Sheffield Blade”. without taking a rest. Peter won £100 for Peter Crossland, between Monday 11th his efforts. and Tuesday 12th September 1876, at It was however in Chicago that he took on some top US athletes in one match, and then O’Leary the top American, in a $5,000 sweepstake ($10,000 to the winner! Worth an incredible £187,000 in today’s money!). Unfortunately, O’leary won the pot. From South Street to stardom, this blade could have earned more for walking non stop for 24hrs than the average Blades players today earn in a year. More information on this forgotten sport can be found on the kingofthepeds webpage: kingofthepeds.com.

4 HISTORY & HERITAGE

The Should be Famous “Sky Edge” By John Clarke

eaving Sheffield city centre, heading Park” towards Manor Oaks, an area in towards Sheffield Manor Lodge we Sheffield of about six acres of lawns, twist up the Brilliantly named Cricket known as Hyde Park in the 1800s. The LInn Road. To our right we see Sky Edge, a centerpiece of this was Hyde Park Cricket name that would fill people’s minds with Club, hence Cricket Inn Road and one of dread thinking of some of the goings on the best views over the city. This view was that took place up there. We think of well earned after the big trek up the hill the gang wars, the dog fighting and the by the crowds that gathered to see the outrages, but not many people think of great cricket matches. the origins of one of the world’s most We must look at one particular famous sayings. It has nothing to do with match between the England XI and the Arctic Monkeys or Richard Hawley, Hallamshire in 1858, at the Hyde Park and, with all attention on our football ground. Heathfield Harmon Stephenson, teams, it is hardly said in the city. a legendary Surrey seam bowler, took to We have to walk by the “Sky Edge the field. With three balls he took three

6 HISTORY & HERITAGE wickets one after another, something Castle. The teams were the English versus that is unheard of. It moved the crowd the French and Scottish guards. Little so much that they passed a hat around did she know she would end up in the the boundary of the field for people to city that boasts so much football history put money in, and the collected cash was and so many sporting origins that will be given to Stephenson. From that day on, lost forever, if not passed on to future coming from that field high above the generations. city the origins of the “Hat Trick” saying was born. Nowadays, on the very spot, A FEW HAT TRICK FACTS a plaque has been placed by Sheffield • The premiership has seen 345 since Council stating, “No Ball games”, high on a 1992. wall above the sacred spot for the world • 52 hat tricks have been witnessed in to see. the whole history of the World Cup. Well, this is Sheffield. What more can I • In cricket test matches only 48 have say? taken place, so Stephenson really did Ironically up the top of the road is earn his “hat trick”. Sheffield Manor Lodge, the home of Mary Queen of Scots, a keen football Many thanks to James Wallace, Wisden fan and the first monarch to witness an Cricket Monthly for the original international football match at Carlisle information.

The Constant Gardener

t’s been a funny month weather wise. A few really warm days but oh my the nights have been so cold. Its held all my seedlings up. Even Ibeing covered in fleece and bubble wrap has only kept the hardiest of them alive. But the peas are out and doing well and a good plot neighbour has given me some parsnip seedlings. And at long last my chickens are able to go outside. They are so much happier. I left a bed of chard and spinach for them it’s their favourite. They were locked up from the 14th December until the 1st April so even longer than us. I have sown carrots and radishes outside in raised beds. Covered with plastic to keep the heat in but so far only the radishes are showing any signs of life. Carrots really are my nemesis. But I live in hope.

COMMUNITY 7 Suraya's Kitchen

TikTok Feta Cheese & Tomato Pasta

It has been another busy month, being back at school and catching up on all the work missed over the last year. I have still tried to find time to cook. This is one I came across on TikTok and I changed slightly. I love pasta but had not tried feta cheese before. I absolutely loved it and I hope you do too. I am planning on doing some baking this month so hope to share that with you in the next edition. I hope you enjoy.

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180ºC fan). In a medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, and most of the olive oil. Season with salt and chilli flakes. 2. Place feta into centre of tomato mixture and drizzle top with remaining olive oil. Scatter thyme over tomatoes. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top. INGREDIENTS 3. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. 2 packets of cherry or salad tomatoes Keep 120ml pasta water before draining. 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 4. Along with tomatoes and feta, add cooked 60 ml extra virgin olive oil pasta and 120ml pasta water to baking dish Pinch of salt and stir until completely combined. Chilli flakes 5. Enjoy! 1 (200g) block feta 3 sprigs thyme 285g pasta

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TOMMY HILFIGER 11 Sheffield’s Original Cutlery Works Gains New Lease of Life

he oldest most complete example of a purpose-built cutlery works in Sheffield, The Globe Works, is Tentering a new phase in its life as local entrepreneur transforms the building into a hub for Sheffield businesses. The works, built in the 1820s by the architects Henry and William Ibbotson for the edge tool manufacturers Ibbotson & Roebank, is thought to be the oldest most complete large scale specialist steel manufacturing centre. Despite being saved from destruction and partially renovated lease of life. My vision is for this to be a truly in the 1970s and 80s, a large amount of inspirational place to work and socialise.” the building remains dilapidated. Works are set to begin in earnest once Renovation works by Matt Davison of Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, with Davison Property Investments – a former opportunities for visitors to enjoy updates tenant at the Globe Works – have begun, and behind-the-scenes tours of the with the aim of creating spaces for a historic property. Prior to development range of businesses, including hospitality works, leading heritage organisation, and event venues. Wessex Archaeology, will be undertaking Matt maintains that the history of the further research to uncover more about building and its role in Sheffield’s famous the history of the building. steel industry will be at the core of the “We’ll be looking into the building’s history, redevelopment: undertaking research to understand more “This building is an industrial gem and about what makes this place so unique,” part of our city’s important past as a world- explains Lucy Marston, Principal Heritage leading centre for manufacturing,” says Consultant. “We already know a huge Matt. “The heritage of the Globe Works amount about this building’s rich history and was one of the first things that drew me to the important part it played in Sheffield’s it. In our new phase of regeneration here, past. However, we’re hoping that our work we’ll be working closely with historic building will draw out some of the unknown and specialists to make sure that the heritage more personal stories about the lives of is sensitively managed and is given a new people who lived and worked here.”

12 LOCALCOMMUNITY HISTORY 12 Purple Bricks by Phil Price

One Year On from Lockdown, Homebuyers in Sheffield are Choosing Family Over Work It is just over one year since the first lockdown and as restrictions begin to ease, the pandemic seems to have left a lasting impression when it comes to home buying choices in Sheffield. Research commissioned by Purplebricks, the UK’s tech-led estate agent, reveals that 43% interest in virtual viewings as buyers look to of homebuyers across Sheffield believe living keep on the move, despite certain restrictions closer to family is now more important than over these challenging times. Buyers have being closer to work. welcomed the speed and ease of doing Access to open space also appears to be a viewings from the comfort of their own sofa, key factor when it comes to choosing a new and sellers have welcomed a new way to home. Here in Sheffield, 42% of homebuyers show off their property. surveyed said they would like to have green Over 67% of house buyers in Sheffield have spaces nearby and desire countryside walks viewed a property virtually over the past 12 from their local neighbourhood. months, with more than 60% saying they are a Since the start of the pandemic, there has more efficient way to do a first viewing on a been an increase in buyers wanting more property. Over three quarters of those asked outdoor space, more downstairs living space agreed that virtual viewings may become the and a home office. Homes with good views norm when house hunting. are also proving to be a popular choice, with 53% of Sheffield homebuyers stating that good views from a potential new home would help swing their decision. The pandemic has made an impact on the preferred living distance from Sheffield city centre. Of those surveyed, prior to the pandemic the most popular location was six to ten miles away from the city with 42% of buyers. Now this has dropped to 35%.

The Rise of Virtual Viewings The way people are viewing properties has also changed over the past year. There’s been a dramatic increase in virtual property viewings, as these have allowed people to safely look at homes without having Phil Price - Territory Owner to visit them physically. There’s been more

ADVERTORIAL 13 JOBS TO DO IN MAY In the Vegetable Garden:

• Cabbage - This is the last month to sow your cabbage to get harvests for summer. • Cucumbers - Pot these up this month before potting onto the final position. • Peas - Sow peas this month to get a late crop. These are one of the best things you can grow. • Pumpkin - You can still sow these this month but they won’t grow as big.

• Runner Beans - These are great to grow with children. These can either be sown in the ground or in pots. I would advise starting them in pots first then transplant outdoors as birds like to eat the elcome to Gardening With tops off the plants. Ben. April has been a really bad month for gardeners In the Flower Garden: hereW in Sheffield! Not only has it been the driest April on record, but also the • Foxgloves - Now is the time to sow foxgloves. most frosts in April. This has affected These will not flower this year but will next year. So so many things, from magnolias and get ahead and get sowing them now. hydrangeas getting stung by the cold, to • Poppies - These are so easy to grow. All you need blossom being killed on fruit trees. I am to do is sprinkle some seeds in the area you want however always prepared – I do not them. These will produce seed heads once they plant out any vegetables till the chance have flowered and you can then sprinkle these. of frost has passed which will be late • Poppies - Sow some primula seeds now for May. I have absolutely lots of seeds flowering next year. These flowers always brighten growing in my greenhouse and still lots up a garden. more to get planted. Stay up to date on • Nigella our social media channels of what we - These are the seeds that the birds love but you can also grow them as flowers. Sow some this are getting up to. month. Don’t forget to check out my website on the link below. We share • Salvia - Sow these in seed trays in the greenhouse lots of tips and advice on our social for fantastic flowers. media channels as well – so make sure In the Fruit Garden: you give them a follow too. Facebook/Instagram: • Blackberry Canes - You still have time to plant Gardening with Ben these this month to get great crops from them. Website: www.gardenandallotment.com • Melon - If you have a warm greenhouse why not try growing melons? These can be grown successfully in the UK especially cantaloupe melon.

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[email protected] 3035131 ‘The Sheffield Scientist’ Forensics Corner with Dr. Miranda Trojanowska

Serial Criminals Caught Using Criminal Profiling Joseph Paul Franklin (1950-2013), known as ‘The Racist Killer’ ast month I wrote about Criminal Profiling - an investigative tool used by and he wrote to newspapers warning that the police and law enforcement agencies he planned to plant more bombs. The letters, Lto identify suspects, and this technique has hand written in a distinctive style, also included been used to link cases that may have been statements about how committed by the same criminal. In this article, would be brought to justice for the wrongs I will be looking at two serial criminals that had that they had carried out. eluded the authorities and it was only when Detectives studied all the crime scene a criminal profile was created that they were photos and letters, and came up with a profile caught. for the ‘Mad Bomber,’ as he was referred to George Metesky (1903-1994, known as the in the newspapers: the bomber had been ‘Mad Bomber’), joined the U.S. Marines after wronged by Consolidated Edison, a male (as World War 1 and served as an electrician in historically most bombers were male), precise, . After he returned home he went to neat and tidy (based on his handwritten letters work as a mechanic for an energy company, and the workmanship of his bombs). The Consolidated Edison, living in with detectives thought he could have been Eastern his two unmarried sisters. In 1931, Metesky European due to the way he wrote certain was involved in an accident where a boiler letters of the alphabet. They also thought backfired, producing a blast of hot gases, which he was a loner, unmarried and probably knocked him off his feet, the gases filling his lived in Connecticut as many of the letters lungs and choking him. The accident left him were posted near there. In December 1956, disabled and, after collecting sick pay, he lost newspapers published this profile in the hope his job. He filed an unsuccessful claim with that the ‘Mad Bomber’ would be recognised the company, stating that he had developed by somebody. After the profile had been pneumonia as a result of the accident published, a Consolidated Edison clerk, Alice which then developed into tuberculosis. As Kelly, started looking through the company's a consequence, he became very bitter and files of compensation claims in the hope of developed a hatred for the company. trying to identify previous employees with Between 1940 and 1956, Metesky planted a grudge. In January 1957, she found a claim at least 33 bombs in , of which by an employee called George Metesky that 22 exploded, injuring 15 people. He would caught her eye. In the claim for compensation call the buildings where he planted the bombs after his accident at Consolidated Edison, he to warn them before the bombs exploded used identical phrases when compared to the

16 LOCALCOMMUNITY HISTORY 16 letters written by the ‘Mad Bomber’ printed in the newspapers. Kelly called the police with this information and Metesky was arrested. Police found bomb making equipment in his house and garage, and when asked to provide a handwriting sample, it was found to be identical to the letters handwritten by the ‘Mad Bomber’. Metesky was found legally insane and was committed to a state mental hospital. He was released in 1973 and died 20 years later at the age of 90. George Metesky (1903-1994), known as the ‘Mad Joseph Paul Franklin (1950-2013, also known Bomber’ as ‘The Racist Killer’) was born in Alabama into a dysfunctional family where his father planting bombs outside residences and was physically abusive to his children and his synagogues, and the total number of people mother didn’t really care about the family, that Franklin killed was 22. and this seems to have affected Franklin’s An FBI profiler classified Franklin as an emotional development. At school, Franklin assassin personality (a cold-blooded individual did not perform academically. He dropped with the ability and skill to kill, while being able out of school and became a member of the to blend in, appear normal, to hide in plain American Nazi Party. Soon after, he suffered sight), targeting African Americans, Jews and an accident which left his eyesight severely interracial couples. He was a loner, probably impaired, which meant that he was exempt due to his childhood and tried to compensate from military conscription. In 1972, he moved for this by focusing on racist ideology that to Atlanta and enlisted in the local Ku Klux enabled him to feel worthy, by considering Klan and had a lot of racist tattoos inked on someone else unworthy or inferior. his body. [The Klu Klux Klan is an American In Kentucky, Franklin was stopped by Police white supremacist terrorist hate group whose and questioned regarding a firearm that he primary targets are African Americans as was transporting in his car. Franklin fled from well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, this interrogation, but the Police recovered Catholics, Muslims, and atheists.] Franklin enough evidence to point suspicions that quickly became frustrated with his fellow Klu linked him to the shootings across America Klux Klan members as they didn’t want to and he fitted the profile of ‘The Racist Killer’. take any action against the people the group His profile was published in the newspapers hated, preferring to just talk about their hatred. along with a description of his appearance As a consequence, he spent the years 1977 and tattoos. In 1980, the tattoos drew the to 1980 wandering across several states in attention of a Florida blood bank worker. America in a one-man shooting crusade He recognised the profile of ‘The Racist against people he considered inferior, mostly Killer’, contacted the Police and Franklin was interracial couples and Jews. He also shot arrested. He was convicted and served several Hustler publisher Larry Flynt, leaving him life sentences. Three days before his death, permanently crippled. Franklin would get Franklin renounced his racist views, and stated money for food by committing robberies and that he considered African Americans and donating blood to blood banks for money. Jews "people just like us". He was killed by At this time his behaviour escalated to also lethal injection in 2013.

COMMUNITY 17 Forty Years of Farming and 40 Years of Giving to the Community by Heeley Farm

ucked away just off London Road is placements often also benefit and improve one of Sheffield’s hidden treasures, the individual’s health and fitness, with the Heeley City Farm. To most of us it’s a developing mobility and dexterity. Staff also Tplace for a snack in the great little café, a place include healthy eating and diet as part of the to bring the kids to meet and pet the animals placements. or a place to buy plants. But behind that public Activities are very varied, including Arts facade there’s a lot more going on, giving hope and Crafts, Cookery, Drumming and Jamming, and a sense of meaning to a lot more, less Gardening, Project Group and the Recycling fortunate people. Project. The farm provides Learning Disability Even when you leave the farm the activities Placements tailor made to individuals’ interests, can carry on with the Buzz. That’s the new support needs and abilities. Individuals work in online platform started called “The Buzz!”, small groups supported by experienced staff; not directly run by the farm but supported all staff have enhanced DBS checks. by them. The Buzz has been designed to be The placements give the individual the inclusive and accessible to a wide audience opportunity to learn about working in groups including people with a learning disability. It and cooperatively, developing increased self- will become a collection of free videos with confidence and assertiveness, being safe and activities that people can do at home, such ‘street smart’, independent living, mixing with as art, dance, exercise, cooking and more. others (visitors, children, teenagers, customers, New videos will be added to the dedicated volunteers, peers), making choices, and Facebook group every weekday, and weekly decisions. on our Small Good Stuff website. By working outside and doing physical work, Each video is produced by one of the many

18 LOCALCOMMUNITY HISTORY 18 fantastic community enterprises who have been supported by Community Catalysts. All the enterprise leaders are experienced in running inclusive, accessible and fun sessions designed to keep everyone motivated, energised and entertained during lockdown.

The Buzz can be accessed in two ways: 1. On the Facebook group – search on Facebook for ‘The Buzz by Community Catalysts’ or visit this link: facebook.com/groups/hellothebuzz 2. On our Small Good Stuff website: smallgoodstuff.co.uk/the-buzz/

School visits are more than welcome and with dementia through Animal Assisted activities can be tailored to your group or Therapy and other creative resources. curriculum. Try gardening, chicken keeping, The Community Heritage Department tours and much more! has been delivering high quality community Whether for an hour or a day, they can heritage, archaeology and history projects provide a range of activities for all ages and across the city since 2008. abilities. Visit them at the farm and get close The mission statement is: “ We love seeing with their animals and hands on experience people progress by helping them to have of day-to-day farm life. As well as the hands-on opportunities to experience local animals, the farm has a large kitchen and heritage”. ornamental garden, polytunnels, and a heritage The Safe Places project is run by Sheffield department. City Council and Heeley City Farm. It aims For learners who are 8 years old to 16 to support vulnerable people to feel safe years old, the Heeley City Farm educational when they are out and about in Sheffield. If team is able to offer a wide range of activities someone needs help, for example they are as part of the Alternative Provision route. lost, ill or frightened, then they can enter the The practical skills they offer within the nearest safe place to get help. The Safe Place course may include: can provide people with a temporary refuge • Animal Care until a friend or carer comes, or until they feel • Horticulture (food growing and able to leave again. gardening) And you thought it was a place to see • Site Maintenance the pretty lambs, baby goats and cute pigs • Conservation and grab a bite at the café which has been • Woodwork and Joinery refurbished during lockdown with a great • Heritage new menu. It is however your visits that help • Trips and visits fund the other activities and your smiles that Heeley City Farm’s dementia project provides keep the staff so highly motivated, so here’s to a hub of support for carers of people another 40 years. with dementia, through carers’ groups and For more information, visit information support, and also, to help people heeleyfarm.org.uk/home.

COMMUNITY 19 Bluebell Wood Launches its own Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge by Bluebell Wood

luebell Wood Children’s Hospice is Wood, said: “We’re delighted to be able to encouraging supporters to scale the offer the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge highest peaks in Yorkshire to raise after a year in which we’ve had to the Bmuch-needed funds as the charity’s events cancel the majority of our fundraising events. make a welcome return. “Our events are incredibly important in From the epic Yorkshire Three Peak raising funds to support local families, so by challenge to a gentler One Peak event, taking part you really will be making a huge the charity is offering a variety of guide- difference. led treks on June 12th to suit novices “Not only that, the challenges make for through to seasoned trekkers. Bluebell a fantastic and fun day out surrounded by Wood is also offering the use of specialist some of the most breathtaking scenery wheelchairs to make the challenges more Yorkshire has to offer. accessible. “So, whether you want to go it alone, with The Yorkshire Three Peak challenge your friends or pit yourself against a group takes in the dizzy heights of Pen-y-Ghent, of work colleagues, we’d love to hear from Whernside and Ingleborough, covering you.” 24 miles in the process. The aim is to Everything you need to know about conquer all three peaks in under 12 taking on the Yorkshire Three Peak hours, making it the perfect opportunity Challenge for Bluebell Wood can be to gather friends, family or colleagues for found here: bluebellwood.org/Event/ a team-building day out. yorkshire-three-peaks Beth Cole, Events Fundraiser at Bluebell

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