Short story of Scissors in Sheffield and Beyond

Wednesday, 25th February 2026

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Kelham Island Museum

free

www.hawleytoolcollection.com

This talk will take a closer look at another type of cutlery still made in Sheffield today – Scissors. It will cover their history, manufacture and the myriad of types for different users .The opportunity to handle and view  a range of items from the extensive Hawley Collection will also be available .

Kelham Island Museum
Alma Street
Sheffield
S3 8RY