Firth Court

Firth Court is a red-brick building on the University of Sheffield campus that serves administrative and research functions. The structure spans multiple floors and houses various departments alongside connected facilities through adjacent buildings.

The building was completed in 1905 and opened by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in a formal ceremony. This event marked an important moment in the university's early development and expansion of academic facilities.

The building is named after Sheffield steel manufacturer Mark Firth and reflects the strong connection between the city's industrial past and its university. This link to local steelmaking shapes how the place is understood within the academic community.

The building is located on the university campus and accessible through various pathways connecting to other campus facilities. Visitors should know this is an active working building where regular academic activities take place.

During World War II the courtyard area was converted into an air raid shelter serving the wider local community. This dual purpose reveals how academic spaces contributed to community safety during wartime.

Location: Sheffield

Inception: 1905

Part of: Edgar Allen Building, Firth Hall, Rotunda And Quadrangle

GPS coordinates: 53.38130,-1.48856

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51