Leah's Yard, Industrial heritage building in Sheffield, England
Leah's Yard is a brick structure in Sheffield with a carriage entrance leading to a rear courtyard surrounded by two and three-storey workshops connected by external wooden staircases. The building contains retail spaces on the ground floor with creative businesses, artists, and designers occupying the upper levels.
The building was constructed in the early 1800s as a manufacturing facility for shears and hand tools. In 1892, Henry Leah acquired the property and gave the facility his name, marking a shift in its operations.
The renovated complex now houses independent shops and craftspeople who continue Sheffield's metalworking tradition. Visitors can observe artisans working in the upper floors and see how traditional skills are practiced today.
The building sits on Cambridge Street in Sheffield city centre and is easily accessible on foot. Retail spaces on the ground floor are straightforward to enter, while the upper floors can be reached via the external staircases.
The facility once accommodated eighteen different metalworking specialists working under one roof. Their output ranged from small dram flasks to silver-plated cutlery, showcasing the diversity of craftsmanship.
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