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Report - George Barnsley & Sons, Sheffield - December 2014

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TrevBish

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A nice little relaxed explore. Not that amazing but a few good things left to photograph.

History:

George Barnsley & Sons Ltd was founded in 1836 and were originally situated on Wheeldon Street, Sheffield. By 1849 they had moved to the Cornish Works, which were much larger premises. They specialised in the manufacture of files and cutting tools for use in the shoe making industry.

There are a number of family names that are known to have deep roots in the Sheffield area, and the Barnsley name is undoubtedly one of them. In 1650 George Barnsley became Master Cutler, a role fulfilled by another George Barnsley in 1883. This George Barnsley was of the second generation of the firm of George Barnsley and Sons, toolmakers.

The business grew to become the world’s leading producer of tools for shoemakers. The technological revolution of the 20th century saw a decline in the need for traditional tools. George Barnsley’s survived until 2003 when the premises finally closed.

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Thanks For Looking!
 

The Amateur Wanderer

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Nice one! Rumor had it this had been 'sealed up' thought it might have been bull sh!t! :rolleyes:

Excellant report! :)
 

tumbles

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Place is looking worse with each report, sadly.
 

The Lone Ranger

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Still good to see this place, nice that it's not been too trashed as yet :thumb
 

Lavino

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Interesting place goog photos lads
 

dweeb

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Saying it does look worse is true, it's still an amazing location in my opinion. I doubt anything like it on that scale will turn up again...
 

Lavino

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Saying it does look worse is true, it's still an amazing location in my opinion. I doubt anything like it on that scale will turn up again...

Take a trip to winstanley hall lads in wigan you'll love it..
 

Will Knot

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Re: George Barnsley & Sons - Sheffield - December 2014

Never tired of this place, great to see again Trev :)

Thanks for sharin':thumb
 

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