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Looking along an old whitewashed workshop with three boring machines mounted on benching backlit by windows. An open fireplace and chimney breast are at the end of the room. Looking along an old whitewashed workshop with three boring machines mounted on benching backlit by windows. An open fireplace and chimney breast are at the end of the room.

© Andy Brown

© Andy Brown

Boring Shop

Continuing Display

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

The Boring Shop was where holes were drilled in patent riveted scythes.

 

Patent riveted scythes were different from the crown scythes forged under the tilt hammers and were made by riveting the steel blade to an iron back. They were quicker to produce and lighter to use than the crown scythe, but less robust.

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***The Hamlet is currently closed for the winter until spring 2025. During this time, we'll be continuing work on Embrace Abbeydale, a two-year programme of improvement works generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.***

Joni, the Hamlet cafe, is open daily throughout the winter

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet

Abbeydale Road South

Sheffield

S7 2QW

Boring Shop

© Richard Connolly

  • Boring Shop

    © Ian M Spooner

  • © Ian M Spooner

  • © Ian M Spooner

  • © Richard Connolly

  • © Richard Connolly

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