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.

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?

Might be worth contacting the owners of this site -
Heeley History Workshop (http://www.oldheeley.supanet.com/)

Hello everyone, it may also help you to search on the Sheffield Library site www.picturesheffield.com which you will find has loads of lovely old pictures. Hope this helps you out.

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.

C, T, Skelton and co were listed at 14 Sheaf bank /23 Gleadless rd in 1927.

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.

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

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.

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 :thumbsup:

Our paths may have passed. I'm 67 & crossed the bridge from age 7 to 18. As you say everyone knocked around Skellys Bridge at one time or another. The Palac & Colly too not to mention snooker hall training.:D

Our paths may have passed. I'm 67 & crossed the bridge from age 7 to 18. As you say everyone knocked around Skellys Bridge at one time or another. The Palac & Colly too not to mention snooker hall training.:D

Sorry i meant mid 1970s, i went down Skellys recently i can still see graffiti that i put there all them years ago lol.

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.
Skellys Bridge. Memories ! I used to try and catch Sticklebacks there in the 60's. Kids would scare each other with tales of the rats in the alleyway.