Public Art Research Archive, Sheffield Hallam University
PUBLIC ART IN SHEFFIELD

Thomas Earp
'atlantes', 1874
Bryward House, Commercial Street
sandstone


Location:
Either side of doorway on building - BRYWARD HOUSE - on Commercial Street, by the Commercial Street tram stop.

Description:
Two stone carved figures with arms raised supporting column which supports lintel over doorway. Numerous other decorative features on building. Building dated 1874. Length of the facade is 131 ft. Red Mansfield Sandstone used for the pilasters, and facing stone Staffordshire sandstone. The pillars are granite. [1]

Commission:
Offices of the Sheffield United Gas Light Company. Archts. Hadfield and Son [1]

References: [1] "Illustrated Guide to Sheffield": Pawson and Brailsford, 1879. p.114



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