Tailor and Cutter Magazine
Tailor & Cutter Magazine The “Tailor and Cutter” magazine was a renowned publication in the realm of tailoring and fashion … Tailor and Cutter Magazine
History
Scissors for the Great Exhibition 1851
Scissors for The Great Exhibition 1851 We keep a variety of spectacular scissors on display at our factory, as a … Scissors for the Great Exhibition 1851
Whiteley’s on the Move
Anyone remember the opening Credits from the Full Monty?
The Last day Before Christmas at old Whiteleys
The Last day Before Christmas at old Whiteleys When Whiteleys was in a different, older factory from where we are … The Last day Before Christmas at old Whiteleys
From Fetlocks to Golf Holes
From Fetlocks to Golf Holes The original design of these scissors was for the specific task of trimming the fetlocks … From Fetlocks to Golf Holes
White Lea; The Birthplace of Scissor Grinding.
Where It All Started – Our company has a remarkable history that spans an impressive 263 years, but unofficially longer … White Lea; The Birthplace of Scissor Grinding.
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.
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 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
The Tale of the Vintage Scissors
A customer bought some old, but unused 8” scissors of ours from e-bay and immediately sent a question to us … The Tale of the Vintage Scissors
Women in Manufacturing
Usually, women were involved in scissor making when it came to the finishing and polishing operations. They would stand in front … Women in Manufacturing