Record of FULWOOD HISTORY GROUP MEETING 17^th October 2025

Present: D.A., J.B., M.L., C.M., K.P., J.P.

At our first meeting since the summer and back in Broomhill Library, our discussion included:

• Archaeological dig in Broomhill Library Garden taking place (ML)
• University of Sheffield Landscape Architecture students’ project based on Broomhill and its library
• Visit to Turner Museum of Glass at University of Sheffield
• Cruciform design seen in stone posts in the area:
    Glossop Road, Broomfield Road, Stumperlowe Hall Road, and a variation of the design in Mount View, Glossop Road
• Oak Brook and its lost footpath
• Springs and structures in wooded area near Woodcliffe. D.A. shared findings of recent investigation undertaken with A.C.
• Trough ‘discovered’ by J.B. between Whiteley Woods & Woofindin Road
• Based on information from Trade Directories, the relatively large proportion of gardeners living in the area in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries (K.P.)
• J.B.’s blog re Ranmoor Market available on Scissors, Paper, Stone website
• Next meeting 20^th November 2025