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Cover of steel department trade catalogue of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts, Globe Works, Penistone Road, 1928

Cover of steel department trade catalogue of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts, Globe Works, Penistone Road, 1928


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Cover of steel department trade catalogue of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts, Globe Works, Penistone Road, 1928

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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This print showcases the cover of a steel department trade catalogue from 1928, belonging to Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited. The renowned manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts were based at the esteemed Globe Works on Penistone Road in Sheffield. Founded by William Ibbotson in 1809 on Bridge Street, the company underwent various transformations before settling at its iconic location. The historical significance of this catalogue is evident as it provides a glimpse into the diverse range of products offered by Ibbotson Brothers during that era. From stove grates to fenders, saws to scythes, edge tools and more; their expertise extended across multiple industries. Despite facing bankruptcy in 1846, William Ibbotson's resilience led him to re-establish the Globe Works at Cross Smithfield. Eventually relocating to Russell Street (later renamed Alma Street) by 1862 proved fruitful for the company's growth and prosperity. Intriguingly enough, Jonas Woodhead and Sons Limited acquired Ibbotson Brothers in 1939 but retained its name until 1971 when Woodhead Components Limited absorbed all operations within the Globe Steel Works. This remarkable photograph not only preserves an important piece of Sheffield's industrial heritage but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by Ibbotson Brothers and their contributions to manufacturing excellence throughout history.

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