Guest plain talker Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I paid a visit to my dad today, and on the way back, my friend and I drove down Archer Road. As usual, when I go past the "Centenary works" where the "five-and-twenty-past" clock was sited, I looked out for the clock, and, to my dismay, it's....................... ............................ ......................... GONE! The factory has been redeveloped into "apartments", and the clock has been removed. NOOOOOOOO! *sob* I'm actually very sad. that clock has been telling us that it's "Five and twenty past seven" for, well, donkey's years, really. It's a while since I've been on that section of road, so I didn't even know they were developing the building, let alone that the clock would be gone. (By the way... What's the difference between a "Flat" and an "Apartment"? About fifteen thousand pounds, at the last look)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I paid a visit to my dad today, and on the way back, my friend and I drove down Archer Road. As usual, when I go past the "Centenary works" where the "five-and-twenty-past" clock was sited, I looked out for the clock, and, to my dismay, it's....................... GONE! ... Did this very dodgy sounding clock ever appear in our mystery clock topic? If not it should have done, - it sounds like the ideal candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Did this very dodgy sounding clock ever appear in our mystery clock topic? If not it should have done, - it sounds like the ideal candidate. I think I did it a year or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I think I did it a year or so ago. Good job you did vox, - sounds like the clock is no longer with us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plain talker Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Page six of the Mystery clocks thread, Post 207 features a picture of said "Five-and-twenty-past" clock. it started to be Christened the " "Five-and-twenty-past" clock by about post 228. I'm amazed to see the posts date from late August 2010! Edit: Post 207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Take a step to the left and you will see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thought we should have a screen print before it gets updated. Google streetview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thought we should have a screen print before it gets updated. Archer.jpg Google streetview Who are/were Wardson Tools Ltd. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/26734665@N00/371827824/ Picture Sheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Picture Sheffield ^ Former Wardson Tools Ltd., Centenary Works, 1960-1979.^ William Ward & Son (Sheffield) Ltd., small tool manufacturers, Centenary Works. (Kelly's 1965) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Wardson Tools STRUCK OFF AND DISSOLVED - 09/10/2007 COMPANY NAME CHANGED; WILLIAM WARD & SON (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED; CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 14/12/92 http://www.gbrdirect.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Centenary Works Formerly the headquarters of William Ward & Son (Sheffield) Limited, a company founded in 1835 with humble beginnings manufacturing agricultural tools and farming implements. As the company grew, it developed the manufacture of woodworking tools, fenders and parts for firearms and was one of the first to use high speed steel in the early 1900’s, which led to its range of saws, machine knives, circular cutters and rotary shears. During the company’s most recent years, it employed over 200 people and exported 30% of its production to more than 30 countries. centenaryworks .co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 William Realisations Ltd 93 QUEEN STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 1WF Previous names 2003-06-05 - WARDSON TOOLS LIMITED 1992-12-14 - WILLIAM WARD & SON (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 William Ward and Son, Grace's Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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