Montague Burton Ltd, Attercliffe Road/Staniforth Road
Location/Address
582-588 Attercliffe Road/1-7 Staniforth Road, S9 3QS
Type
Description
Characteristic Burton's Tailors building, one of two in Attercliffe (cf 783-787 Attercliffe Road), with Astoria Ballroom and billiards saloon above. Built 1931. Architect unrecorded. Foundation stone laid by Stanley Howard Burton.
Statement of Significance
Architectural and Artistic Interest
Typical example of Burton's house style, still in retail use. Mosaic floor to entrance, inscribed 'Montague Burton, the Tailor of Taste'. Original glazed panels with address numbers. Copper ventilators in the form of the Burton logo.Group Value
Part of a sequence of formal retail buildings and banks including John Banner Ltd (620-636 Attercliffe Road), Littlewoods (602-608), Yorkshire Penny Bank (580), Sheffield Savings Bank (570).Historic Interest
Existence of two branches of Burtons within a quarter of a mile indicates the thriving local inter-war economy.Landmark Status
Occupies dominant corner plot at junction of Attercliffe Road and Staniforth Road.Images and Documents
Date Listed
15 Aug 2022
Last Updated
15 Jun 2022
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