Church Street, Sheffield

This produced adverse reaction from local inhabitants who directed their wrath against the vicar, the Reverend James Wilkinson.

In August 2005, London & Associated Properties bought the Stone House for £2,500,000 and plan to incorporate it within the nearby Orchard Square shopping centre which they own.

Designed by Charles Hadfield in Tudor Gothic style for the solicitors Henry & Alfred Maxwell, the chambers have decorative exterior stonework by Frank Tory including a four-foot statue of Earl Cairns, a former Lord Chancellor.

Although officially on St. James Row, the buildings have a substantial frontage onto Church Street and are an integral part of the thoroughfare.

The buildings are Grade II listed and were saved from demolition in 1976, the interior being re-designed as offices and the exterior facade left intact.

Looking west up Church Street from the Supertram stop. The listed buildings of The Cutlers Hall and the H.S.B.C. Bank are on the left while No 1 St. James Row is on the right.
A basic map of the Church Street area, showing the significant buildings.
The statue of Earl Cairns on Cairns Chambers.