The Old Queens Head on Pond Hill has seen a lot of changes - even in the 39 years that separate these photos, from 1983 to today.The Old Queens Head on Pond Hill has seen a lot of changes - even in the 39 years that separate these photos, from 1983 to today.
The Old Queens Head on Pond Hill has seen a lot of changes - even in the 39 years that separate these photos, from 1983 to today.

The Old Queens Head: Incredible 548-year survival story of much loved Sheffield pub

David Walsh
By David Walsh

Business Editor

Published 9th Nov 2022, 05:59 BST
Updated 24th Sep 2023, 08:30 BST
The Old Queens Head pub is an incredible five-and-a-half centuries old and still going strong - having avoided the wrecking ball despite office and apartment blocks getting built all around it.

The timber-framed boozer at 40 Pond Hill reportedly dates back to 1475. It has dodged the wrecking ball since then, despite every inch of surrounding land being redeveloped several times - including now. Enjoy these pictures of the Old Queen with her head held high.

The Queen in the pub's current name is likely to refer to Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned in Sheffield from 1570 to 1584. The building has been Grade II* listed since 1952.

9. Grade II* listed

The Queen in the pub's current name is likely to refer to Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned in Sheffield from 1570 to 1584. The building has been Grade II* listed since 1952. Photo: .

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The ponds are now gone, but gave rise to the local names Pond Street, Pond Hill (formerly Pond Well Hill), and Ponds Forge.

10. Ponds

The ponds are now gone, but gave rise to the local names Pond Street, Pond Hill (formerly Pond Well Hill), and Ponds Forge. Photo: Dean Atkins

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