Help,

I'm after a copy of a book that published in 1970 - 80 looking at the history of the little mesters, I think it was published by the university.

it had my grandad in it, George Sadler, who worked in a little workshop above the Old Saddle Inn on West Street, next to Eric Wragg.

I had a copy but have lost it and would love to get a copy back so I can show my kids, (they never got to see my grandad)

I can't remember the name of it, but hope someone can help

cheers

Steve Sadler:help:

Hello jockey and welcome to the forum.

Do any of these titles (http://www.shef.ac.uk/hawley/project/publications.html) ring a bell? These are the University publications.

If not you can always email Joan Unwin - she's assisted me with information on a few occasions and is very helpful.

I think it's great that you want to pass the information on to your children - I'm in a similar position. Good Luck finding the book. :)

Hi Steve

I believe you would be interested in the book ' Sheffield's Traditional Craftsmen ' by Valerie Answer. The book has a chapter concerning your Grandfather George, there are also a couple of pictures of George.
The chapter on your Grandfather contains a reference to my maternal Grandfather Thomas Robinson who lived on Gleadless Road, close to George who I believe lived on Jeffrey Street, although I could be wrong about that.
As a child I remember Elsie and her son David, who lived on Jeffrey Street.
Was Elsie George's daughter ? I was at Newfield School with David 1958 -63.

Roger

Thanks for the replies, I believe the book is:

Sheffield's Traditional Craftsmen ' by Valerie Answer

I did a search on Sheffield libaries and there are copies to view, but I would like to obtain a copy if anyone can help

cheers


Steve

Help,

I'm after a copy of a book that published in 1970 - 80 looking at the history of the little mesters, I think it was published by the university.

it had my grandad in it, George Sadler, who worked in a little workshop above the Old Saddle Inn on West Street, next to Eric Wragg.

I had a copy but have lost it and would love to get a copy back so I can show my kids, (they never got to see my grandad)

I can't remember the name of it, but hope someone can help

cheers

Steve Sadler:help:

For anybody interested there is a book called
MADE IN SHEFFIELD
A photographic survey of little mesters workshops
by Rob Steerwood & Peter Machin
Published by Applebaum
It's full of Photo's of the workshps and write ups about the craftsmen and women who work there.
such people were
Ernest Mills (pen & pocket knife maker)
Brian Colley (pocket knife blade grinder)
Ken Croft ( blade hardener)
Fred & Ivy James (bowie knife makers) Their workshop was on Broom spring lane.
Mrs Wright & Mrs. Grayson. (mirror polishers)
George Sadler (hafter) his workshop was overlooking West Street but at time of writing of book 1986 was derilict)
Jack Cheetham & Cyril long (Silversmith & Fibre handle Maker) Their workshop was on sylvester Street.
Bowers & Burnside (Scissor makers)
There were also some workshops on Milton Street.
hope this helps have got the ISBN if you want it.

Yes, if you can let me have that number it would be great

you can email me direct on smsadler2303@hotmail.com

cheers

There is a book called Images of England - Sheffield Industries, Cutlery, Silver and Edge Tools - which has some great pictures(Bought mine in Smiths Fargate).

Yes, if you can let me have that number it would be great

you can email me direct on smsadler2303@hotmail.com

cheers

Sent Mate.