© Ian M Spooner
© Ian M Spooner
Fed by a large dam, the 5.5m waterwheel provided power to both workshops at Shepherd Wheel, turning 20 grindstones and several glazing wheels.
The grindstones were used to create a fine, sharp cutting edge on the blade. The final smoothing of the blade was done on the glazing stones before they left Shepherd Wheel for polishing.
Opening Times
Sat and Sun 10am–4pm
***From Sat 2 Nov until spring 2025, the Workshop will open Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm***
***The Workshop will be closed on Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec due to staffing requirements at the Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market***
Shepherd Wheel Workshop
Whiteley Woods
Off Hangingwater Road
Sheffield
S11 2YE
Waterwheel
© Ian M Spooner
Shepherd Wheel Workshop
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Shepherd Wheel Workshop
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Shepherd Wheel Workshop
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Shepherd Wheel Workshop
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