Victorian Cutlery with Nick Duggan from The Ken Hawley Collection Trust 

Nick will talk to The Victorian Society about when Sheffield ruled the world, or at least afternoon tea, showing us lots of items of unusual Victorian cutlery.

Join us for an exploration of the wide range of cutlery and flatware produced in Sheffield and used by the Victorians to eat a wide range of foods. They were very fond of pickle, asparagus, sardines and sugar – the items Nick will showcase reflect this. Nick also has a number of mystery items that no one in Sheffield knows what they are for – very intriguing!

Here’s what Nick says about himself: “I worked as a teacher and lecturer in Sheffield, becoming the advisor for Vocational Education to the Council. On retirement l started to volunteer at The Hawley Collection, based at Kelham Island. l have been successful with two lottery projects – Name on a Knife Blade and Sheffield Treasures. l love Sheffield and celebrating what it made and still makes.”

Doors open at 7.00pm and the start time is 7.30pm prompt.

Entrance is open to members & non-members and costs £5. 

Email victoriansocietysyorks@gmail.com to book a place for the new programme of talks.

Showroom 5 in The Showroom Cinema
Paternoster Row
Sheffield
S1 2BX