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George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

TrevBish.co.uk

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A nice little relaxed explore. Not that amazing but a few good things left to photograph.

History:

George Barnsley & Sons Ltd was founded in 1836 and were originally situated on Wheeldon Street, Sheffield. By 1849 they had moved to the Cornish Works, which were much larger premises. They specialised in the manufacture of files and cutting tools for use in the shoe making industry.

There are a number of family names that are known to have deep roots in the Sheffield area, and the Barnsley name is undoubtedly one of them. In 1650 George Barnsley became Master Cutler, a role fulfilled by another George Barnsley in 1883. This George Barnsley was of the second generation of the firm of George Barnsley and Sons, toolmakers.

The business grew to become the world’s leading producer of tools for shoemakers. The technological revolution of the 20th century saw a decline in the need for traditional tools. George Barnsley’s survived until 2003 when the premises finally closed.

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Thanks For Looking!

 

shaddam

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still need to do this place, lovely stuff =]

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Good to see this pop up again and that it's doable again, nice one (y)

 

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NOT THAT AMAZING!!?? Wash your mouth out with soap young man!! GBs is sublime!! :)

 

TrevBish.co.uk

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NOT THAT AMAZING!!?? Wash your mouth out with soap young man!! GBs is sublime!! :)
Lol yeah i take that comment back. Maybe i should of looked round it a bit more.

 
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