brennan Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 Does anyone have any information regarding the Skelton Cutlery Works fire circa 1924. My great grandfather died in it and I am just starting to gather information. I'm afraid I don't know where the firm was located or any other details at present. Any information regarding the firm either before or after the fire would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheila Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 I am tring to edit my elderly father in laws autobiography and he mentions Skeltons Works in Heeley. He referred to it as having a Zeppelin attack during World War 1. Did you ever find out anything about this firm? Would this be the same place where your Grandfather died? What role did it play in the First World War? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_W Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Might be worth contacting the owners of this site - Heeley History Workshop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffy Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Hello everyone, it may also help you to search on the Sheffield Library site http://www.picturesheffield.com which you will find has loads of lovely old pictures. Hope this helps you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 I worked at the old Skeltons Works for a short period around eight years ago. It was then British Silverware a cutlery firm. I may be wrong but in 1924 it was a tool manufacturer specialising in farm tools scythes, hoes and suchlike and their production was linked to what was going to be harvested or planted on different months of the year. The building itself is still there at the side of the railway track at the back of Comet at Heeley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 C, T, Skelton and co were listed at 14 Sheaf bank /23 Gleadless rd in 1927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little malc Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Found an interesting bit about Skeltons in a war time book produced by the Star, C. T. Skelton @ Co. Ltd, edge tool manufacturers, produced spades, trenching tools and shovels for forces during war. Also made thousands of drop forgings, including parts for Daimler scout car, Napier Sabre aero engine, and forgings for the Mulberry docks. Also made special non-magnetic spades for use by bomb disposal squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Have a word with the people at The Star or go to the archive section at the City Library who have old newspapers saved on microfiche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrA Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Brings back memories. My mother worked there in the late 40s early 50s. After school we used to walk towards Skellys bridge and my Mother used to lower a sweet or something to eat on a string from one of the windaws above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
only_me Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Brings back memories. My mother worked there in the late 40s early 50s. After school we used to walk towards Skellys bridge and my Mother used to lower a sweet or something to eat on a string from one of the windaws above. Great to see your mention of Skellys bridge, as kids (mid 70s) a load of us would hang about down there, fun times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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