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Belstar - My grandfather Frank Turton owned Frank Turton scissors which was at Butchers Works in Arundel Street - the firm was at one time managed by my father Vic. Is your husband the Frank Turton who used to work there - who I believe is a relative? I would be very interested to hear from you!

Yes, please, tosh13, I would like Frank's address

Thanks very much for your reply. My granddad Frank was the founder of the company and my father was Vic, his son, who ran it till his death in 1964, when his brother in law Basil Frith took over. I understand from a conversation with Philip Wright, son of Ernest, who Eric Stones now works for, that Eric took over after Basil gave up. I would appreciate his number. If you have any other information I would be grateful - just a few titbits? My brother and I are interested because there may be a plaque put up in the newly renovated Butcher's Works to commerate Frank Turton's. Is the Frank you refer to his nephew maybe? We know so little about the past. Best wishes

I am keen to know if anyone has any information about Frank Turton Scissors which was at 72 Arundel Street - the building still exists as Butchers Works and is now being renovated, but it's the old company I am interested in! Do you know anyone who worked there? Do you have any Frank Turton scissors at home? Perhaps you even came across Frank through Sheffield Ramblers, the YHA or Sheffield photographic society? Or did you know his son Vic who ran the firm for many years? Would love to hear any titbits of information.