boginspro Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 When you think of Sheffield the cutlery industry or steel works spring to mind, but I have never read much about the furniture industry. Though many of my family worked in the cutlery industry or as grinders none worked in the furniture industry and I don't think I knew anyone who did but Sheffield made some fine furniture like the piece in the picture. When I was young we had some lovely Victorian furniture which were not on a grand scale but I wish we had them now and wonder if any of them were made in Sheffield, it seems likely. (c) https://www.dhi.ac.uk/matshef/banham/MSbanham.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History dude Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 My ancestors were cabinet makers in Sheffield. They came down from Wakefield in the 1800's. Later on his son Joseph was in the same trade. They lived a Pomona Street for a while, but later moved to Dobbin Hill Road. Much more upmarket! His 3 year old son Henry (my Great Grandfather) did not follow in the family business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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