Glenn Design Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hello all, I'm just working on a mural on the former Sanderson Brothers and Newbould works (Newhall Road, Attercliffe). Its really to celebrate the history of the company and also re-instate the war memorial plaques that are currently in storage. Does anyone have any stories, memories or facts that they can share? Theres some incredible history attached to the building and the people who worked there: The sword of Stalingrad was forged there. It was the second largest manufacturer of bayonets in the UK. It produced cavalry officers swords for both great wars. It set up its own sister company in America (to get around trade restrictions). It had its own dedicated steam train service using existing lines in the area. I'd be very grateful if anyone had any gems of information or stories that they could kindly share...I really want the people working there now to appreciate what happened on that important site. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcater Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 started at kasers carlisle st apprentice joiner in 1963 stopped us thupence a week for meals canteen up hill lovelygrub lovely firm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Hello all, I'm just working on a mural on the former Sanderson Brothers and Newbould works (Newhall Road, Attercliffe). Its really to celebrate the history of the company and also re-instate the war memorial plaques that are currently in storage. Does anyone have any stories, memories or facts that they can share? Theres some incredible history attached to the building and the people who worked there: The sword of Stalingrad was forged there. It was the second largest manufacturer of bayonets in the UK. It produced cavalry officers swords for both great wars. It set up its own sister company in America (to get around trade restrictions). It had its own dedicated steam train service using existing lines in the area. I'd be very grateful if anyone had any gems of information or stories that they could kindly share...I really want the people working there now to appreciate what happened on that important site. Many thanks! I feel I must correct you there because the Stalingrad swords steel was made at S.B.N and rolled by Joe Crookes and then sent to Wilkinson Sword to be shaped by a 93 year old swordsmith and then embellished by a 23 year old corporal from the R.A.F. A topic is on it somewhere on the forum. Edited February 23, 2018 by Kidorry spelling mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty3 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My great grandfather and great uncle worked there, between the wars, and my Mum and Dad in the 40s , I have some old books in the loft I will look for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okismoki Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 My uncle,Arthur Glasby,worked at Sandersons for many a year, lived straight over the wall on Newhall road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxely Man Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I worked there in the early 60s it was like an industrial Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp59 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I feel I must correct you there because the Stalingrad swords steel was made at S.B.N and rolled by Joe Crookes and then sent to Wilkinson Sword to be shaped by a 93 year old swordsmith and then embellished by a 23 year old corporal from the R.A.F. A topic is on it somewhere on the forum. I worked there in the early 60's 3 directors names I seem to recall were Mr. Bull, Mr Latham and Mr Jack Lonsdale. I believe Jack Lonsdale died in a car accident, think about Christmas time. Jag 3.8? Possibly 1964. Did someone die as a result of falling into the acid pickling pit. Story I was told, but before I started working there. It's possible that his wife was the receptionist. Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizbiz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 My grandfather, William Rowlinson worked as a miller in the engineering works about 1930/40s . I have a photo of him at work in an old sanderson brothers work magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizbiz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 My great grandfather, Alfred Rowlinson worked as a Government Sword Viewer at Sanderson Brothers and Newbould, Attercliffe. He inspected swords and bayonets to ensure they were to the highest quality needed for military and Royal family ceremonial occassions. He was later presented with a medal from the royal family for his service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizbiz Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 My great grandfather William Taylor lived at the gatehouse and was the timekeeper from about 1891 , I have a very faded photo of him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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