Norton Lees () is a residential suburb in the Graves Park ward of the

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located to the east of

Woodseats Woodseats is a district of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in the Graves Park ward. Historically, Norton Woodseats () was a village that straddled Derbyshire Lane running from Four Lane Ends to Bolehill (now part of Graves Park), origina ...

History

Notable buildings in Norton Lees include Bishops' House—a half-timbered house that was built c. 1500—and

St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield St Paul's Church and Centre is a Parish Church in the Church of England Diocese of Sheffield located at the junction of Norton Lees Lane and Angerford Avenue, just above Meersbrook Park. Originally built between 1875 and 1877, St Paul's was m ...

, a parish church that was originally built in 1875-7 and extended in 1935, the octagonal spire of which is visible from more than 3 miles away. Below Newfield school is the former site of Lees Hall, built in the 15th century, but demolished by the local council in the 1950s. The orchard and other features can still be found.

Modern development

Also in the area is the Thorpe House housing estate, a popular development built in the 1930s. The tree-lined roads generous sized gardens, and numerous 3 bedroom semi detached house with gardens are popular with families of all ages through to retired people. The Brindley council housing estate also lies alongside Warminster Road, built in 1976–1977. Unlike numerous other examples of council housing, built with row after row of identical houses, this estate was built with curving roads, open communal areas and footpaths and so was popular with tenants. Many houses have converted to private ownership under the right to buy scheme. Active8, an independent free magazine, is distributed in and around Norton Lees (and other areas of S8) every month, publicising local people, companies and community events.

Schools

Schools in this area include Newfield Secondary School, recently rebuilt after many years of inadequate classrooms and facilities, and Mundella Primary School on Derbyshire Lane.

Vista

Many parts of Norton Lees offer long views towards other parts of Sheffield. It is possible to see across the city centre towards Wincobank,

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, and other outlying areas to the west, north and east. This is especially so in

Meersbrook Park Meersbrook Park is set on a steep hillside in Meersbrook, Sheffield, England, offering panoramic views over central Sheffield to the north. Within the park are two historic buildings: Bishops' House and Meersbrook Hall. The Bishops' House ...

, as many of the grassy areas have unrestricted views across the city. This view was painted by

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in 1797.

Notable residents

* Nick Robinson, origami artist

References

External links

Mundella Primary School site

Facebook residents page

Bishops' House website

Norton Lees history site
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