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Sheffield Dial

Price range: £49.95 through £79.95

  • Inspired by the iconic railway-station clock faces of 150 years ago, this Sheffield Railway Clock makes a stylish design statement—perfect for modern or traditional interiors, whether at home or in the office.

    • Exclusive design & craftsmanship — Exclusive to The Old Map and Clock Company and made to order, this station clock is manufactured to the highest standards by our small, passionate team in Cornwall.
    • Authentic vintage look — The dial is metal to replicate the original, it’s specially coated and individually printed with a subtly distressed face, creating a timeworn feel. Produced without a case, this stripped-back, on-trend look suits modern interior design.
    • Period-accurate details — Carefully researched details and date are complemented by elegant metal hands faithful to the era.
    • Precision quartz movement — A high-torque, battery-powered mechanism ensures reliable timekeeping.
    • Uncompromising quality — Crafted with superior materials to stand the test of time.
    • Two sizes — Large: 16″ (41 cm); Medium: 12″ (30 cm)

  • Period Accurate Details – carefully researched details and date are complimented by elegant metal hands faithful to the era.
  • Precision Quartz Movement – high-torque battery-powered mechanism for reliable timekeeping.
  • Uncompromising Quality – crafted with superior materials that will stand the test of time, far surpassing mass-produced imports.
  • Available in two sizes: Large at 16″ (41cms) and Medium at 12″ (30cms)
  • A Very Special Limited Time Offer – order any Large Size Clock and receive a FREE British Isles Railway Map. A superb fine art print of Arrowsmith’s map from 1834 measuring 24” x 17” and worth £39.95
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Opened in 1830 as part of the Sheffield to Derby line and designed by the architect George Stephenson a pioneer of railway engineering.

The station faced some local opposition during its development, particularly from the Duke of Norfolk, who owned land in the area. He insisted that the southern approach be built within a tunnel to preserve the landscape, which was eventually opened into a cutting. Concerns also arose from Sheffield Corporation about the railway isolating the eastern side of the city, which led to the requirement for a public access bridge.

Sheffield Station 2022

Image Courtesy BCDS

In 1905, the station underwent significant expansion with the addition of two extra platforms and a new frontage at a cost of £215,000, a considerable sum at the time. These renovations also included a larger roof structure, offices, and improved platform facilities. However, wartime damage to the roofs led to their removal in the mid-1950s, leaving behind low-level awnings.

Today, Sheffield station continues to serve as the busiest station in South Yorkshire and one of the busiest in the broader Yorkshire & the Humber region.

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