Cannon Brewery Sheffield: Startling pictures recall site that employed hundreds but has been crumbling for 23 years

Published 9th Oct 2022, 04:45 BST

A famous Sheffield brewery will remain a wreck after a plan for 450 houses was shelved.

South Yorkshire Mayor’s office had earmarked £2.26m for ‘acquisition and preparatory’ work at Cannon Brewery in Neepsend. Now it says the deal is off. Owner, Sheffield firm Hague Plant, said the property is under contract for sale, subject to planning. After 23 years closed, here’s what it looks like today. Pictures by Chris Pickering.

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Huge holes in the floor and ceiling hint at this building's former use.

1. Brewery

Huge holes in the floor and ceiling hint at this building's former use. Photo: Chris Pickering

In 1838, when Neepsend Brewery began, much of the area was residential. In 1868, William Stones purchased the lease and renamed it Cannon Brewery.

2. William Stones

In 1838, when Neepsend Brewery began, much of the area was residential. In 1868, William Stones purchased the lease and renamed it Cannon Brewery. Photo: Chris Pickering

The site is frequented by spray painters and urban explorers

3. Graffiti

The site is frequented by spray painters and urban explorers Photo: Chris Pickering

Seen as the ‘next piece in the puzzle’ of redevelopment in trendy Neepsend, its derelict and spray-painted buildings loom large over Rutland Road.

4. Rutland Road

Seen as the ‘next piece in the puzzle’ of redevelopment in trendy Neepsend, its derelict and spray-painted buildings loom large over Rutland Road. Photo: Chris Pickering

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