cutlery making on Arundel street, Sheffield

[David Corn]

I have family (Hancock and Bell families) who were at 39 Arundel street, Sheffield, in the mid 19th Century. The 1851 census shows 7 persons living at that address, including 3 children and one servant. The trade directories show "Hancock Thomas and Co, Pen knife manufacturers" at that address.

My query is, was this just a residence at this address at this time or was it likely to have been a  residence, workshop and office together somehow? If a workshop how big would have this been? Wouls other have come in to work there?

I would be pleased if someone in the area could take a photo of whatever is at this address today, I know a lot of development has taken place but some older buildings have survived.

Cheers atn thanks for and information

David

[Evie]

Hi David

You could have a wander with Google street view while you are waiting

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0871/

Sorry I cannot help with your question for 1851

Evie

[David Corn]

Evie,

Thanks, interestingly the "street view" coverage of Arundel street has increased since I last looked!

David

[Ebch]

Try www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk   

[Tuppie]

My ancestor was at 53/55 Arundel Street in 1851 and the Hallam university theatre is built there now.

Tuppie