Montague Burton Ltd, Attercliffe Road/Vicarage Road
Location/Address
783-787 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S9 3RF
Type
Description
Characteristic Burton's Tailors building, one of two in Attercliffe (cf 582-588 Attercliffe Road/1-7 Staniforth Road), with ballroom and/or billiards saloon above. Built 1932. Designed by Harry Wilson. Foundation stone laid by Stanley Howard Burton and Raymond Montague Burton.
Statement of Significance
Architectural and Artistic Interest
Typical example of Burton's house style, still in retail use. More elaborately detailed than 582-588 Attercliffe Road. Glazed entrance retains decorative mosaic floor and plaster ceiling.Group Value
Adjacent to Grade II listed Adelphi Cinema.Historic Interest
Existence of two branches of Burtons within a quarter of a mile indicates the thriving local inter-war economy.Landmark Status
Prominent because of demolition of buildings opposite. Visible from traffic lights at junction of Attercliffe Road and Newhall Road. Forms gateway to historic area between Newhall Road and Staniforth Road along with Attercliffe Baths and Adelphi Cinema.Images and Documents
Date Listed
15 Aug 2022
Last Updated
15 Jun 2022
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