J.W.Puttrell
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rhychydwr1
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There is a book ...
Jim Puttrell: Pioneer Climber and Cave Explorer by J. P. Craddock
Jim Puttrell: Pioneer Climber and Cave Explorer by J. P. Craddock
rhychydwr1
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Looks like he was a painter and decorator:
www.climbers-club.co.uk/journal/original/2008-10-Journal-p157-164.pdf
www.climbers-club.co.uk/journal/original/2008-10-Journal-p157-164.pdf
JohnMCooper
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Page 5 "Jim joined the cutlery department of Mappin & Webb in Sheffield."
Page 9 "Jim persuaded a young silversmith colleague from Mappin & Webb to join him on the crags."
Page 47 "For 18 years Jim had worked at Mappin & Webb in Sheffield rising to the position of manager of the cutlery and electroplate department. On leaving the company..."
page 46 "James Puttrell [Jim's father] instigated the formation of a new company, James Puttrell & Sons Ltd ..... seven subscribers ....[includes] Jim ..." [The dawn of the new century]
page 3 "James formed a partnership .... devoted to the superintending of painting, gilding and decorating." [March 1878]
So looks like he had several "jobs".
Might be more in the book?
pwhole
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J Puttrell (and sons) had their business just off The Moor, in Sheffield city centre, as far as I know. He and his mates were probably quite well-off, as both Puttrell and WM Sissons lived in Broomhall, a rather posh district in those days. I think Sissons lived on Wilkinson Street and Puttrell in Hanover Square. Both streets now are habituated more by students, but the houses are still there, and in excellent condition.
There's a collection of all Puttrell's scrapbooks and newspaper articles on microfilm in Sheffield Local Studies library - I've read through most of it, and it's a treasure-trove of information.
There's a collection of all Puttrell's scrapbooks and newspaper articles on microfilm in Sheffield Local Studies library - I've read through most of it, and it's a treasure-trove of information.
Thanks for that. I thought he was connected with silver ware but then came across the painter and decorator bit. I'm wondering if that was a mistake in the text -or was there another J Putrell?
I'd love to read the book but it seems to have been published by one of the self publishing companies and I can't find any copies.
The tip about Sheffield Local Studies library could be very helpful.
Thanks again everyone
I'd love to read the book but it seems to have been published by one of the self publishing companies and I can't find any copies.
The tip about Sheffield Local Studies library could be very helpful.
Thanks again everyone
1871 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 2, born Sheffield, residing 94 South Street, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 30, master painter and decorator employing 20 men and 1 boy, and Martha Puttrell, age 34.
1881 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 12, scholar, born Sheffield, residing 6 Clinton Place, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 40, master painter and decorator employing 25 men, 5 boys and 2 girls, and Martha Puttrell, age 44.
1891 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 22, cutlery manager, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 50, painter and paper hanger, and Mary E.Puttrell, age 43.
1901 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 32, single, table cutler manager, worker, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: Jas. Puttrell, age 60, painter and decorator, and Mary E. Puttrell, age 53.
1911 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 42, single, house decorator, employer / working on own account, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: James Puttrell, age 70, house decorator, and Mary Elizabeth Puttrell, age 64, married 20 years.
1881 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 12, scholar, born Sheffield, residing 6 Clinton Place, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 40, master painter and decorator employing 25 men, 5 boys and 2 girls, and Martha Puttrell, age 44.
1891 Census: James W.Puttrell, age 22, cutlery manager, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents James Puttrell, age 50, painter and paper hanger, and Mary E.Puttrell, age 43.
1901 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 32, single, table cutler manager, worker, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: Jas. Puttrell, age 60, painter and decorator, and Mary E. Puttrell, age 53.
1911 Census: James Wm Puttrell, age 42, single, house decorator, employer / working on own account, born Sheffield, residing 2 Hanover Square, Sheffield, with parents: James Puttrell, age 70, house decorator, and Mary Elizabeth Puttrell, age 64, married 20 years.