George Barnsley & Sons Ltd, Sheffield - July 2011

Wow, what an amazing place. A time warp, beautifully photogenic and so much to see. I wish we'd had all day to spend there, as it would be easy to do so! I understand that it's not as well preserved as it once was; people have acquired their own slices of history and moved a lot around, but I still found it an incredibly rewarding explore.

George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. was founded in 1836. They specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883. He died in 1958, aged 83. The building closed in around 2004.

Lovely photos!
Can never get enough of George Barnsleys!!

Real nice shots Lula

Great pictures, love this time warp stuff. The lady in picture 14 looks beautifully photogenic herself

Fooking awesome!

You got some stunning pics, Thanks.

I'm glad we got this one in before heading home, George Barnsley & Son's will always be a little special to me. The first time I met the late 0742 three years ago was when he introduced me to this wonderful site. It's a bit more tired around the edges these days but still one of the best industrial sites ever left behind. It's a sad shame Mozaz didn't get his wish of saving this place before he died.









































More on my site:
http://www.whateversleft.co.uk/industrial/george-barnsley-sons-sheffield-3

Wonderful stuff!