The Story of Ward and Payne the Company with the largest Catalogue in the city for tools and cutlery

This talk will explore a the story of Ward and Payne a well established Sheffield Company, famous all over the world for its Sheep Shears (at a time when Australia had 90 million sheep), but also its constant battle with the unions and labour regulations. The journey through the company will highlight its popular and unusual products ranging from woodworking to cutlery. A range of items will be  available to view and handle before and after the talk.

Alma Street
Sheffield
S3 8RY