© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
The engine was an additional source of power to the grinding hull if the water levels fell too low to run the waterwheel. It could only operate the grinding machinery not the tilt shop.
The engine was recently converted to run on electric motor so more visitors have the opportunity to see it in action.
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The Hamlet is currently closed for the winter and we look forward to welcoming you in the spring
Joni, the Hamlet cafe, is open daily throughout the winter
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Abbeydale Road South
Sheffield
S7 2QW
Steam Engine
© Richard Connolly
Steam Engine
© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
© Richard Connolly
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Continuing Display
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Experience the working waterwheel and machinery in action, see the tools of the trade and hear stories about the grinders who worked here over the centuries.
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