A fascinating insight into the Sheffield cutlery industry 1870-1914

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TRADITION AND CHANGE: THE SHEFFIELD CUTLERY TRADES 1870-1914 by Sally-Ann Taylor

I came across this unpublished doctoral thesis from 1988, and have found it an absolutely fascinating read. It covers everything from the working conditions of Sheffield cutlers during this period, to the scandal of fraudulent stamping by some of the Sheffield manufacturers. The two volumes, comprising nearly 500 pages, cover the subject matter in great detail, with meticulous references. While this may be excessive for the casual reader, for anyone who is seriously interested in this subject, it is a compelling read, packed with information.

Both volumes of Ms Taylor's document can be viewed or downloaded here:

Volume One: http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/5990/1/259670_VOL1.pdf

Volume Two: http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/5990/2/259670_VOL2.pdf

Jack
 
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Absorbing!! These documents are keeping me from my responsibilities!!:eek:

:D
 
Hmm...wonder if I'll get in trouble for printing 500 pages on the printer at work.....
 
I probably shouldn't try to download all that on my little tablet.
Can't hurt to try.

Thanks for sharing your research, Jack.
 
That looks quite interesting. At 500 pages I will not be printing that. Looks like something for the kindle.
 
If you print it two sided it's only 250 sheets :whistle:
 
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Jack - mate..thank you so much, you are such a great guy to have around these here parts!
 
Thanks guys, glad it's of interest. Let me know if anyone needs a translation of the steps in the making of a pocket-knife in dialect! :D

waynorth said:
Absorbing!! These documents are keeping me from my responsibilities!!:eek:

:D
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Yeah, I read it cover to cover! :D

slide13 said:
Hmm...wonder if I'll get in trouble for printing 500 pages on the printer at work.....
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:D

meako said:
and what would they be pray tell?:p
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:D
 
Wonderful find Jack. My wife is printing this for me while I am on a short holiday. Cannot wait to dive in. Thank you so very much.
 
ptradeco said:
Wonderful find Jack. My wife is printing this for me while I am on a short holiday. Cannot wait to dive in. Thank you so very much.
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Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did Brad, some great info in there.
 
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