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Photographic Print : Rolling mill at Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts, Globe Works, Penistone Road, 1929
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Rolling mill at Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts, Globe Works, Penistone Road, 1929
Original at Sheffield City Archives ref. LD1145/3/2 (altrefno LD1155/6)Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited was founded by William Ibbotson in Bridge Street, Sheffield in 1809. In 1821, then known as Ibbotson and Roebuck, it was at Bower Spring and by 1825 it was established at The Globe Works in Penistone Road.In a directory of 1828 it is listed as Ibbotson Brothers, steel converters and refiners, merchants, and manufacturers of stove grates, fenders, saws, files, scythes, edge tools etc. In 1846 the Ibbotsons were bankrupt but William Ibbotson re-established the Globe Works at Cross Smithfield and by 1862 the works were at Russell Street (later named Alma Street) where they flourished.In 1939 the firm was taken over by Jonas Woodhead and Sons Limited of Leeds but the name was preserved until 1971 when the whole of the Globe Steel Works became merged in Woodhead Components Limited
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12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image depicts the Rolling Mill at Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, a historic manufacturing site in Sheffield. Established in 1809 by William Ibbotson, this renowned company was known for producing steel, saws, files, springs, bolts, and nuts at their Globe Works, located on Penistone Road. This beautifully preserved photograph, taken in 1929, offers a unique glimpse into the rich industrial history of Sheffield. Decorate your home or office with this stunning piece of history and relive the past.
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the bustling scene at the Rolling Mill of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited in 1929. Located at the esteemed Globe Works on Penistone Road, Sheffield, this renowned company was a leading manufacturer of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts. Founded by William Ibbotson in 1809 on Bridge Street, the company quickly gained recognition for its exceptional craftsmanship. By 1825, it had found its permanent home at The Globe Works. In their prime years at Russell Street (later renamed Alma Street), which began in 1862, Ibbotson Brothers flourished as one of Sheffield's most prominent industrial establishments. Despite facing bankruptcy in 1846, William Ibbotson managed to resurrect his business and steer it towards success once again. However, by 1939 Jonas Woodhead and Sons Limited acquired the firm but retained its cherished name until 1971 when it merged with Woodhead Components Limited. This remarkable photograph not only showcases the impressive machinery within the rolling mill but also provides a glimpse into Sheffield's rich industrial history. Preserved meticulously by Sheffield City Archives under reference LD1145/3/2 (altrefno LD1155/6), this image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience that defined companies like Ibbotson Brothers during their heyday.
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