Staniforth Road

Staniforth Road is a road that connects the Attercliffe and Darnall areas of the city. Historically the road has been used as a shopping street, with notable businesses being present over the years, including a cinema. The road features a bridge that crossed over the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal.[1]

Sheffield Road bridge crossing the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal

Staniforth Road is located in Sheffield, England.

On 25 October 2018 a Sheffield Stagecoach Supertram operating on the newly opened Tram-Train route collided with a lorry at the Staniforth Road/Woodburn Road junction. It is believed the lorry ran a red light. Several people were taken to hospital but there were no fatalities. No action was taken against the driver of the lorry.[2]

Name

The road is named for Samuel Staniforth Esq. who built and resided at Darnall Hall. The Staniforth family were present in Darnall and Attercliffe for centuries.[3]

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References
  1. Hallamshire. The History and Topography of the Parish of Sheffield in the County of York (1819)
  2. "Tram-train crashes on first day of service". 25 October 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s11657&pos=2&action=zoom Picture Sheffield


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