KELHAM ISLAND AND NEEPSEND

Our next calling point is Shalesmoor, on the tram line towards Hillsborough. 

Shalesmoor tram stop is very handy for a really good pub, seen here as the Cask & Cutler.

The Cask & Cutler has reverted to its earlier name, the Wellington. It's still well worth popping in for a few pints.

Mainline buses used to pass by.

Over the road is the Ship, with a great exterior.

Down in the valley, a decent free house, the Riverside.

We're now in the Kelham Island area, home to the famous Fat Cat.

Behind the Fat Cat was once Kelham Island Brewery.

Just around the corner, the Kelham Island Industrial Museum, where one is greeted by a huge Bessemer converter.

Back in 1988, a short miniature railway had been set up outside the museum.

Inside, another miniature loco and some more steam devices.

The biggest steam powered machine is the River Don Engine.

A stone's throw away is the brilliant Kelham Island Tavern.

Pusscat was the pub moggy, rescued from one of the recent floods.

A short walk away was the Milestone, since closed.

Above the Kelham Island area was the Great Central Railway's Woodhead route, home to Bridgehouses Goods depot.

A tunnel covered over the long gone connection to the Midland at Wicker Goods.

The first passenger station out of Sheffield was Neepsend. 

The GCR, later the LNER, had a cramped loco shed at Neepsend, later replaced by a new one at Darnall.

The Neepsend area has long been prone to flooding. This shows the aftermath of the 1874 flood.

Despite the occasional inundation, the Gardeners Rest has survived and serves an excellent pint.

Close by was the Stone's Brewery, since closed.

There's still brewing in the area, as the Neepsend Brewery is thriving.

That's where I'll leave you for now. Next time, we've some steep hills to climb, but it'll be worth it.