Green Lane Works, Industrial heritage building in Sheffield, England.
Green Lane Works is a former industrial building in Sheffield featuring a striking entrance gate designed by sculptor Alfred Stevens. The structure has a tripartite arch with relief panels and has been converted into commercial spaces that house businesses today.
The factory opened in 1795 and specialized in making decorative stove grates and fenders. The works gained recognition at The Great Exhibition of 1851, where it received a first Council medal for its products.
The entrance gate displays relief sculptures of Greek gods Hephaestus and Athena that visitors see upon arrival. These figures reflect how the factory's owners celebrated their craft and prosperity during the Victorian industrial boom.
The building is now part of the Little Kelham development area and houses commercial units for businesses. The exterior facade and entrance gate are visible from the street and easily accessible.
During the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864, the factory's main room was submerged under about 4 feet (1.2 m) of water, damaging stoves and fenders in production. This disaster remains one of the city's most significant events.
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