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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Many parts of Norton Lees offer long views towards other parts of Sheffield. It is possible to see across the city centre towards
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Many houses have converted to private ownership under the
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St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
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Norton, Derbyshire
Norton Lees is located in Sheffield
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grid reference
SK353839
Graves Park
City of Sheffield
England
Woodseats

Bishops' House
half-timbered house
St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
right to buy scheme
Newfield Secondary School
Wincobank
Crookes
Hallam
Meersbrook Park
JMW Turner
Nick Robinson
"History of Norton Lees, in Sheffield"
"UK Government Web Archive"
Mundella Primary School site
Facebook residents page
Bishops' House website
Norton Lees history site
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