Slitting Collection

A map of Attercliffe Forge and the Farm, Tenements etc annxed thereto... belonging to the Duke of Norfolk
Includes references to River Don, weirs, Slitting Mill Dam [?Slitting Mill Lane], Brightside, John Parsons Farm, Bent Lane, Forge Dam, etc.Original at Sheffield Archives: ACM/MAPS/SheD/741

The slitting room for steel pens, at Messrs Hinks, Wells and Co. in Birmingham. Date: 1851

Pen making (engraving)
2792824 Pen making (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pen making. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Gillotts Steel Pen Manufactory, Graham-Street, Birmingham (engraving)
6010277 Gillotts Steel Pen Manufactory, Graham-Street, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gillotts Steel Pen Manufactory, Graham-Street)

Men cutting turf, Somerset (colour photo)
3093779 Men cutting turf, Somerset (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men cutting turf, Somerset)

Seneca the Younger, (4-65). Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and dramatist
Seneca the Younger (4-65). Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and dramatist. Seneca slitting his wrists. Colored engraving of the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

Pen slitting room, Hinks, Wells & Co. factory, Birmingham. From The Illustrated Midland News, 22 February 1851. Women employed in mass production of goods

The Manufacture of Steel Pens in Birmingham, Uk: the Slitting Room for Pens, 1851 Engraving

Using knife to slit belly of uncooked Sea Bass (Serranidae), high angle view

Turfing in Somerset. Slitting. Date: 1907

Hop O my Thumb
The Ogre is tricked into slitting the throats of his seven daughters

De Launay Herzegovina
Campaigning in Herzegovina, general Jean Aulay de Launay after a victorious battle dissuades his Turkish allies from slitting the throats of their Austrian captives

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"From Forges to Factories: Tracing the Evolution of Slitting" Step back in time to 1768, where a map reveals the Attercliffe Forge and its annexed farm, tenements, belonging to the Duke of Norfolk and Eliz Fell. Little did they know that this humble location would play a role in the history of slitting. Fast forward to 1851, we find ourselves in Birmingham's Hinks, Wells & Co. , witnessing the birth of steel pens. The slitting room buzzes with activity as skilled craftsmen meticulously cut and shape these essential writing tools. A pivotal moment for pen enthusiasts. In 1874, Prince Edward VII and Queen Alexandra pay a royal visit to Mr. Joseph Gillott's steel pen manufacturing facility in Birmingham, and are captivated by the intricate process pens - an art form that has become synonymous with British craftsmanship. Delving deeper into history, an engraving takes us back to 1541 when Francisco Pizarro met his tragic fate at the hands of conspirators. This event serves as a reminder that even blades used for sinister purposes have their place within the realm of slitting. The artistry continues with images depicting pen making throughout different eras - from Gillotts Steel Pen Manufactory in Graham-Street during Victorian times to modern-day factories captured by photographers keen on preserving industrial heritage. But not all forms involve metalwork; Somerset's fields come alive as men skillfully cut turf using traditional methods. Their laborious efforts remind us that while technology advances, some traditions remain steadfast. Even ancient philosophers like Seneca the Younger recognized the importance of precision and attention to detail – qualities inherent in both stoicism and slitting techniques alike. Returning once more to Birmingham's Hinks, Wells & Co. , we witness another glimpse into their bustling factory through The Illustrated Midland News' lens.