Facilities at Shepherd Wheel
The two water-powered grinding workshops at Shepherd Wheel are an excellent example of the
rural single process industrial works built all along Sheffield's rivers. It is one of few
left today and contrasts with the larger works like Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, where several
processes were carried out at once. Shepherd Wheel is a good place to study social history as
well as industrial development. In 1865 the Children's Employment Commission included Shepherd
Wheel as an example of unhealthy and dangerous working conditions typical of the small water
powered workshops along Sheffield's rivers.
The site is open all year round to pre-booked groups and teachers can book a visit in advance
to view the site. In order to help us open the site at the times you would like it is requested
that you book well in advance of your intended visit. Please discuss any additional requirements
your group has with the Education and Access Officer when booking.
Access
The site is all at ground level however space is very limited. Please let us know of any requirements
and we will make every effort to accommodate everyone.
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