A brief history

Royds Mill has been at the heart of Sheffield’s metalworking heritage since 1788, when the Read and Lucas partnership brought their precious metal refining business to the site. Under the Wilson family, it evolved into the Sheffield Smelting Company, renowned for refining metals for industry worldwide. Incorporated in 1890, the company combined craftsmanship with commercial success. Today, this legacy continues as Royds Mill Business Park is home to leading manufacturers British Silverware, Solpro Brazing and Ossila.

A group of men dressed in late 19th-century attire standing in front of a gated entrance with a sign that reads 'The Sheffield Smelting Co.'
Detailed vintage map showing streets, waterways, and boundaries of Royds Mill Business Park, with markings and annotations.
Black-and-white photo of industrial factory with workers operating machines and handling materials amidst metal pipes and machinery.

A look back…

1940-1959: Aerial view of bomb damage in Attercliffe area showing Sheffield Smelting Co Ltd Royds Mill Street
Sheffield Smelting Company Limited, Royds Mill, Windsor Street, c. 1902
Thomas Marrian and Co., Burton Weir Brewery, Attercliffe Road/Royds Mill Street
1928: Large Melting Shop, Sheffield Smelting Company Limited, Royds Mill
1940-1959: Aerial view looking SE with Windsor Street to the left
1912: Sheffield Smelting Co. Ltd., Royds Mill Street, Sheffield
Historic Map
1960-1979: Sheffield Smelting Co Ltd, Royds Mill
Bomb damage,_ heffield Smelting Company Limited, Royds Mill
Sheffield Smelting Company Limited, Royds Mill, Windsor Street, c. 1888
1980-1999: Sheffield Smelting Co Ltd Royds Mill
A construction site with numerous metal parts and tools scattered on the ground, with a worker welding in the background.
An old, large industrial machine in a partially renovated room with large windows, exposed wires, and debris on the floor.

The present day

Royds Mill, formerly Solpro Business Park, is now a thriving business hub in Sheffield’s Don Valley near Attercliffe. With flexible workspace and a welcoming community, some units even enjoy a bankside spot on the River Don. Royds Mill is just 2 miles from the city centre and the M1 at J34, with tram stops close by. With on-site support and space to grow, Royds Mill is the ideal base for new and expanding businesses.

A large round sign on a brick wall advertising Little Mesters Brewing, a brewery located in Sheffield.
A woman in a workshop, admiring a silver trophy.
A scientist in a white lab coat working on equipment in a modern laboratory with large windows and various scientific instruments.

Royds Mill sits amid one of Sheffield’s most exciting transformation zones. Attercliffe is on the up, set to become a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood with space for up to 3,000 new homes and 1,500 new jobs as part of the city’s new strategic regeneration framework. The immediate area around Royds Mill is full of character, mixing Sheffield’s industrial past with riverside views and new life in the Don Valley. A stone’s throw from Royds Mill and running alongside the River Don is the Five Weirs Walk, linking the city centre to Meadowhall with picturesque paths and bridges.

A black metal archway with the words 'FIVE WEIRS WALK' surrounded by green trees and foliage.
Informational sign about Salmon Pastures, with a map and images of wildlife and historical landmarks, surrounded by green foliage.
A shaded walking trail runs alongside a stone wall with a metal railing, with green trees and bushes on the other side and an arched stone bridge in the background.

Royds Mill today…

An aerial view of an industrial area with buildings, parking lots, trees, and a canal running through the area. There is a railway line on the right side.
A multi-story building with white and brick exterior, parking lot, and two trees in the foreground under a cloudy blue sky.
A parking lot with several parked cars in front of a row of buildings and a partly cloudy sky.
Public park area featuring cobblestone ground, a stone brick wall with benches, lush green trees including a large weeping willow, and some bushes.
A brick building with blue garage doors, a window, and a staircase outside.
Interior view of an industrial warehouse with a high, metal-rafter ceiling, workstation desks on the left, and blue storage racks on the right filled with boxes and office supplies.
A scientist in a white lab coat working in a modern laboratory with various scientific equipment and safety signs.
Office workspace with multiple computer monitors. The room has large windows with blue blinds and a drop ceiling, with office chairs and shelving visible in the background.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, potted plants, a wall-mounted television, and the company's logo on the wall.
A man working with a large block of material in a workshop.
A staircase viewed from above, showing black metal railings and beige steps with a speckled black pattern.
Interior of a large manufacturing warehouse with workstations, equipment, and supplies. Overhead lighting and large windows let in natural light.
A warehouse with orange and blue metal shelving stocked with large black plastic containers, green boxes, and wooden pallets, under a high ceiling with industrial lighting.
Close-up of stacked orange and silver painted barrels with scratched surfaces and a hole in the lid, shelves with more barrels in the background.
Warehouse with open blue doors and a "Little Mesters Brewery" logo on the brickwork.
A black archway with the words 'FIVE WEIRS WALK' on it, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.
A dirt path, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes. There are two black metal benches along the path, one in the foreground and one further back, with a stone retaining wall on the right side.
An informational signboard titled 'Welcome to Salmon Pastures' is mounted outdoors among green trees and foliage. The sign contains a map, text, and images about the history, wildlife, and features of Salmon Pastures, with illustrations of birds, fis
A walking path surrounded by dense green foliage and trees, with a metal railing on the left side and a stone border on the right, in a forest or park.

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