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by William Whiteley - Featured -Behind The Scenes Inspiration

When Will Kirk Came To Visit

Whiteley’s had a very memorable day on in early February 2021 when the BBC came to film with from Will Kirk of BBC’s Repair Shop. The purpose of the visit was to film a segment for BBC1’s Morning Live highlighting endangered crafts. We are well verse ...

by Caroline Ward History Industry Personal Stories

Hardening & A Near Death Experience

My great-grandfather was in charge of Whiteley’s during the latter part of the Victorian era. Unfortunately, he hadn’t quite got the hang of how to run a business. After becoming bored with scissor-making, he ensconced to London. Installing himself ...