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A photograph of displays in a museum gallery. There are garden forks, saws, a large saw and a large circular saw on display. A photograph of displays in a museum gallery. There are garden forks, saws, a large saw and a large circular saw on display.

Image © Ian M Spooner

Image © Ian M Spooner

Talk: The Story of John Wilson, the World-Famous Sheffield Maker of Trade Knives

Wed 11 February 2026 , 2pm-3pm

Kelham Island Museum

Discover the history of John Wilson of the famous Diamond and Peppercorn brand, the oldest company in the world to specialise in butchers and provision knives. 

 

This event is organised by the Ken Hawley Collection Trust. Find out more about the collection at www.hawleytoolcollection.com. 

 

Everything we do is made possible by you – please donate £5 to help care for Sheffield’s collections and celebrate the remarkable stories they tell

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