TALKS AND EXHIBITIONSTalks Making a pocket knife by Steven Cocker A unique chance to see and meet one of Sheffields current Little Mesters making a pocket knife in the Barlow Pattern. Click here to book your place. The Story of the Royal Saw Quite simply the chance to understand and visit one of Sheffields Treasures that was presented to Royalty. Click here to book your place. Temporary Exhibitions THE STORY OF PEN & POCKET KNIVES Shining the Spotlight on Little Mesters This highlights how the skills to make the knives have been passed down through the generations with a fascinating mixture of original scrapbooks, workbooks, articles, images and film. Click here for more information. THE STORY OF PEN & POCKET KNIVES (Continues) A look at the evolution of the folding knife into the pocket knife we know today. Click here for more information 'BRITAIN'S TOOL FACTORY' - MOORE & WRIGHT Moore and Wright was a household name, calling itself “Britain’s Tool Factory”. The exhibition tells the story of the company and its products. Click here for more information. NEW 'LITTLE MESTER' SCULPTURE ON DISPLAYThis incredible new sculpture by local scrap metal artist, Jason Heppenstall, and students from Sheffield University Technical College was made as part of our latest Lottery Heritage Funded project. Click here for more information TAKE A LOOK AT OUR DIGITAL RESOURCESA digital knife archive has been compiled for the Name on a Knife Blade Project, plus we have a Youtube channel and a variety of resources to download - click on the links below. The 'Name on a Knife Blade' database Our 'You Tube' channel - New films added!! |