History
In 1843 Frederick Trent Stanley formed Stanley's Bolt Manufactory in New Britain Connecticut in the U S of A. His cousin, Henry Stanley, later formed The Stanley Rule and Level Company, 1857. The two merged in 1920 to become The Stanley Works. A truly global company that now employs over 40000 people in 175 countries. In 2010 a merger with another global tool brand the company became Stanley Black and Decker.
The Stanley Works introduction to the UK came in 1937 when the company acquired J.A. Chapman in Sheffield. Manufacture on the site continued until 2008 when it moved to a new site at Hellaby.
The Explore
The first explore , with GPSJim, on a cold Sunday morning ended prematurely when, on inspecting the building we found a light on inside and people moving about. As we mooched we came up with various scenarios- Secca(nah), workmen (on a Sunday?), international drug deal (cars look a bit cheap), Sheffield drug deal (!!), shooting a porno????). Then we heard the unmistakeable sound of Airsoft guns. Should have read a report before I suppose. We walked towards the front of the building to be confronted by four machine gun toting, masked desperadoes. They do this every weekend, Saturday and Sunday so don't visit, you dont want to get shot, it stings!! Jim's negotiating got us a quick trip onto the roof and an invite to return.
So here we are...........
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As always, thanks for looking everyone!!!!
In 1843 Frederick Trent Stanley formed Stanley's Bolt Manufactory in New Britain Connecticut in the U S of A. His cousin, Henry Stanley, later formed The Stanley Rule and Level Company, 1857. The two merged in 1920 to become The Stanley Works. A truly global company that now employs over 40000 people in 175 countries. In 2010 a merger with another global tool brand the company became Stanley Black and Decker.
The Stanley Works introduction to the UK came in 1937 when the company acquired J.A. Chapman in Sheffield. Manufacture on the site continued until 2008 when it moved to a new site at Hellaby.
The Explore
The first explore , with GPSJim, on a cold Sunday morning ended prematurely when, on inspecting the building we found a light on inside and people moving about. As we mooched we came up with various scenarios- Secca(nah), workmen (on a Sunday?), international drug deal (cars look a bit cheap), Sheffield drug deal (!!), shooting a porno????). Then we heard the unmistakeable sound of Airsoft guns. Should have read a report before I suppose. We walked towards the front of the building to be confronted by four machine gun toting, masked desperadoes. They do this every weekend, Saturday and Sunday so don't visit, you dont want to get shot, it stings!! Jim's negotiating got us a quick trip onto the roof and an invite to return.
So here we are...........
DSC_0942 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0941 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0826 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0833 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0829 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0845 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0849 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0853 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0940 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0866 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0867 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0873 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0891 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0896 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0901 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0909 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0913 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0914 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0918 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0924 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
DSC_0925 by markrichardson397, on Flickr
As always, thanks for looking everyone!!!!