2 Haymarket

2 Haymarket is a two-story stone building at the corner of Haymarket and Commercial Street displaying classical architecture with Doric columns and an upper level. The structure contains retail spaces with multiple use categories and features a loading area accessible from Dixon Lane.

Built in 1871 as Sheffield's main post office, the building later became home to the Sheffield Stock Exchange starting in 1911. It served this purpose until 1967, then transitioned to serve other financial functions including banking.

The building reflects how Sheffield's financial heart evolved over time, housing postal services and banking operations that shaped the city's commercial identity. Walking past it today, you can sense the layers of economic activity that once filled these rooms.

Access to the building is from Haymarket or Commercial Street, with additional delivery access via Dixon Lane. It sits at a prominent corner in Sheffield city center, making it easy for visitors to locate and approach on foot.

The building housed a Yorkshire Bank branch until 2014, marking over 140 years of continuous financial services at this single location. This long run of banking activity makes it a silent witness to Sheffield's economic journey.

Location: Sheffield

Inception: 1871

GPS coordinates: 53.38334,-1.46405

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20