Father’s Day.
The official celebration of Father’s Day was initiated by President Richard Nixon in 1972, while other countries observe this occasion … Father’s Day.
Whiteley’s and the Crystal Palace
Over the years, I have discovered that William Whiteley’s actively engaged with or had connections to Royalty and Chatsworth. In … Whiteley’s and the Crystal Palace
Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
Shaping Scissors with Precision and Purpose Scissors aren’t just two flat steel blades. The cutting action happens at the point … Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
A Little Snip of Whiteley History
Whiteleys: Trusted Scissor Supplier to the Ministry of Defense Prior to the 1990s, Whiteleys manufactured scissors for the Ministry of … A Little Snip of Whiteley History
A Very Sad, Old Pair of Shears.
I stumbled upon these poor, downtrodden shears on eBay. Instantly I recognised them for what they were, and without hesitation, … A Very Sad, Old Pair of Shears.
The Evolution of the Sidebent Handle.
In the year 1800, Thomas Wilkinson designed and patented the sidebent handle you can see on most scissors and shears … The Evolution of the Sidebent Handle.
Kings and Queens since 1760
Since Whiteleys started in 1760, there have been eight Kings and two Queens covering 263 years, and we are still … Kings and Queens since 1760
The Festival of Britain 1951
The Festival of Britain took place just six years after World War Two ended, and was held so that people … The Festival of Britain 1951
Special Scissors for Mail Bags
The Making of The Mail Bag Up until about 15 years ago, the Post Office bought up to 55,000 pairs … Special Scissors for Mail Bags
‘The Tailor’ by Moroni
This painting of The Tailor by Giovanni Battista Moroni, was painted between 1565 and 1570. Of interest to us, apart … ‘The Tailor’ by Moroni
A 100+ year Old Scissor
These scissors arrived in a very dirty condition due to their age and the owners were keen to know how … A 100+ year Old Scissor
A missing little bit of history – Workhouse Tokens
I walked into the Victorian cellars in the old Whiteley factory to find a bag of metal bits and pieces, … A missing little bit of history – Workhouse Tokens