denlin Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I worked at Cowlishaws pen and pocket knives on Hill Street which was in what was like little mesters buildings and the owner was like something out of a Charles Dickens novel, thought he owned you and this was in late 70's -I didn't stay long:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagerlil Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I loved all the nights out when i worked at surmanco in the 70s, and the laughs at work, i used to be shy until i worked there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndhandrose Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Worked in the wages office at Surmanco for a year 1978-79. It was my first job after leaving school and was my first experience of 'real' life. Still everyone was very friendly in the factory (sometimes too friendly) especially when it was pay day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagerlil Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ha ha i bet they were friendly on pay day, best working years of my life, we had a laugh and there was some right characters worked there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayaa Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I worked at Homeric (off Upwell st) when i left school , met my husband there, we both went to work for Surmanco when it bought Homeric in 1990 , I left in 93 to have a baby but my husband worked there until it closed and then moved onto pro forge with some of the staff . We had some good laughs and some good nights out , cant believe its 18 yrs since i left there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janner Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Dear Janner of Plymouth, "has anyone noticed this sad state of affairs?". I'm affraid I have spent a lifetime observing it ! Four generations at least of my mother's family were spring knife cutlers and my working life was spent buying and selling them. I was in and out of the Sheffield works every week for 45 years and maybe I should write a book ! In the 1980s when it began to dawn on the Sheffield, stuck -in their-old-ways makers, that the Swiss knew a thing or two about knives, Denis Slater (god rest his soul) went to visit the Victorinox factory at Swytz to see if he could learn anything. They were pleased to show him round their wood yard but no way was he alowed to enter the workshops in case he picked up their secrets ! For the past 20 years I have carried a slim engine turned Victorinox knife in my pocket and I use it several times each day. I have dozens of Sheffield knives as you might expect but none of them comes close !! Sheffield cutlery is a fascinating story but I suspect no different to textiles, shoes, ships or motorbikes. Bob. Thanks for that insight Robert, I thought it may just be me who had that feeling about Sheffield knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussain2010 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hiya, i would like to hear from old contacts people who worked or their faily members worked at the george ibberson from 1969 to 1980s, becaause worked there i knew alot of staff then especailly George Hale , he was a great man any info on him plz contact me my freinds were i wish to make contact with them or their familes etc: Mr George Hale- my manager best person great man Mr Underwood_ Manager Gr8 man Mr Walton Mr Dennis Cheetham Mr Keith Moorby and mrs Elaine Moorby Mr Jim or James Mr Frank charlesworth and George Mr Peter King Bob or Rob Cheetham Mr Harry Oxley and Mrs Oxley K sampson V sampson Earnest Jeff or Geff Derek Dawson Frances Mable Julie Sue Liz Kath Mr Peter Biggin and many more please get in touch Mr Hussain (Bash) Mr George Hale gave me this nickname he wa s a gr8 person !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven85 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hiya, i would like to hear from old contacts people who worked or their faily members worked at the george ibberson from 1969 to 1980s, becaause worked there i knew alot of staff then especailly George Hale , he was a great man any info on him plz contact me my freinds were i wish to make contact with them or their familes etc: Mr George Hale- my manager best person great man Mr Underwood_ Manager Gr8 man Mr Walton Mr Dennis Cheetham Mr Keith Moorby and mrs Elaine Moorby Mr Jim or James Mr Frank charlesworth and George Mr Peter King Bob or Rob Cheetham Mr Harry Oxley and Mrs Oxley K sampson V sampson Earnest Jeff or Geff Derek Dawson Frances Mable Julie Sue Liz Kath Mr Peter Biggin and many more please get in touch Mr Hussain (Bash) Mr George Hale gave me this nickname he wa s a gr8 person !!! hi I work at george Ibbersons now owned by Eggington bros, I was taught by Pete King although he is now retired i still keep in touch, there is also Roy Joel hand grinder, I know Keith Moorby he was my boss when I worked atTaylors Eye Witness. I've worked in the cutlery trade since i left school in 2002 and I love it. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussain2010 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Steve 85 have u gt facebook or email adreess or you could contact me I would want to know more about these guys mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussain2010 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) ...................................................... Edited February 20, 2014 by Hussain2010 could u plz delte due to spam emails cos my email adress is there many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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