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Penny Farthing Bicycle
The "Asprey" Penny Farthing was made by William Bagshaw at Hillfoot Works, Penistone Road, Sheffield. It is rumoured that Bagshaw made the bicycle for the Tsar (ruler) of Russia.
The Penny Farthing was displayed at the Paris Exhibition in 1878. It was noted for its unusual and ornamental style - the silver plated fittings, the red velvet seat and the trimming.
In the 1930s, the bicycle was on display in Frank Roper's bicycle shop off London Road.
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ABBEYDALE INDUSTRIAL HAMLET
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is currently closed to the public. REOPENS April 2010!
SHEPHERD WHEEL WORKSHOP
Shepherd Wheel is currently closed for restoration. REOPENS 2010!
KELHAM ISLAND MUSEUM
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is currently closed to the public. REOPENS April 2010!
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