High Hazels House
High Hazels House, commissioned by William Jeffcock, and was built regardless of cost. There were numerous bedrooms, stabling for twelve horses, and a number of outbuildings. The arches that lead to the main entrance were built of the same stone as the Houses of Parliament. It now home to Tinsley Golf Club. The first hole is close to the house.
Following the death of Jeffcock junior the house was used as a boys boarding school to avoid the house falling into ruin.
In 1901 High Hazels House became a museum which housed a highly valued, interesting collection with many rare pieces relating to Sheffield history. The museum was an extremely popular attribute to the park, attracting over 60,000 visitors a year in its heyday.
During World War II the house was used as a base for the Home Guard with many local residents being recruited. Unfortunately the museum closed shortly after the war, and High Hazels House reopened as the clubhouse for Tinsley Park golf course.
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