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A photograph showing a collection of saws from the Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum. They are photographed against a blue background A photograph showing a collection of saws from the Hawley Collection at Kelham Island Museum. They are photographed against a blue background

Hawley Talk: Footprint Tools – A Story of Survival

Wed 1 October 2025 , 2pm-3pm

Kelham Island Museum

Join Christopher Jewitt, owner of Footprint Tools to hear about the company's history. 

  

Christopher will trace the history of the company from its founding in 1888 through to present day, covering the ups and downs of a traditional manufacturing business. He’ll explain how the company has adapted to an ever-changing marketplace, embraced new technologies and survived the turmoil of financial crises, pandemics and political leadership. 

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Kelham Island Museum

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Free, donations welcome

Booking recommended

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