These photos have been donated through the city’s Picture Sheffield archive and take a look back at the pictures which helped the Steel City become a leading name in the cutlery business.
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1. Mappin and Webb over the years
Mappin and Webb Ltd, Silversmiths, The Royal Works and Showrooms, Norfolk Street Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. Fargate shop
Mappin and Webb Ltd, jewellers, No.14 Fargate (now occupied by Office shoes) 1983 Photo: Picture Sheffield
3. Burnishing work
Women on burnishing work, 1902 Photo: Picture Sheffield
4. Smiths shop
Manufacture of prince's plate - smiths shop, 1902 Photo: Picture Sheffield