ang2912 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 hi I wondering if any one can help me with some research into an old tin i have got.it says GEO BASSETT and co ltd of P ortland street sheffield. I was wondering if it has anything to do with the bassetts company of today. any help would be most gratefull. the tin has a patent number on it and a picture of a lady in a crinoline dress. it also says workbox on the lid of the tin hope to hear from someone soon. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Yes it is the same George Bassett and was in Portland st in 1876. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnham Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 If you look on pictures of sheffield.com you will find photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterdo Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I, Think it would be Bassets licorice factory.I had an aunt who worked there. They could eat as much as they liked, but couldn't take any home, so they wrapped it round their waists under their overalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopT Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I have good memories of Bassetts at the end of Beulah road in Owlerton. My sister worked there in the canteen but was conscripted into the ATS when she was 18. One time she was on leave she took me as a small child around the factory and I came back with so many sweets that they gave me, I couldn't carry them all. The factory lasses as we called them in those days were a great crowd, hard working, so full of life and a good laugh. My next door neighbour worked there as a 'licorice stirrer'. What a job title? He could tell a few good stories being one of the few men working in the factory. Happy Days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I lived at the top of Browning Road until 1959, and one of my memories is the Bassett's 'hooter' at 12 oclock. My mother worked there just after the war (WW2) and yes, she was one of the guilty ones who wrapped large sheets of licorice in her 'pinny'. I also remember a big bag of allsorts every Friday. Still eat allsorts once in a while, but they are not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poppins Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 My Uncle also worked there in the 50s/60s Jack Coyle was his name, they gave him a watch when he retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarbear264 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I used to work at Bassetts in 1983 till 1991. I really enjoyed it. Every other friday night we used to get ready to go the the crown on penistone road after we had done work at ten. they were good memoriesthere. Did anyone else work at bassetts during that time I would like to here from you. My name is Irene and Im now A Senior care assistant/acting team leader for the elderly. Please get in touch if you worked in between them times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosh13 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Originally posted by sugarbear264 I used to work at Bassetts in 1983 till 1991. I really enjoyed it. Every other friday night we used to get ready to go the the crown on penistone road after we had done work at ten. they were good memoriesthere. Did anyone else work at bassetts during that time I would like to here from you. My name is Irene and Im now A Senior care assistant/acting team leader for the elderly. Please get in touch if you worked in between them times. My sister inlaw anne reynolds worked at Bassetts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrodbo Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 My mum worked at Bassetts in the 50s and 60s in the chip and r ock department, her name was Lily Turton, anyone remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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