Hillsborough Barracks in Sheffield, England

The Hillsborough Barracks just north of Sheffield has been redeveloped into a building with several enterprises including a supermarket, hotel, and a college facilities. However, this location was once considered the finest purpose-built military barracks in the country. The sympathetic redevelopment has left much to see of this magnificent mid-19th-century complex. The developers have installed a useful series of colorful metal plaques to help visitor orientation. The supermarket is remarkable, having been created by fitting a roof over the artillery drill square. From the inside, the outer walls are formed…

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