Advertisement for William Jessop and Sons Steel Manufacturers, Brightside Works, Park Works and Soho Works, 1868

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Advertisement for William Jessop and Sons Steel Manufacturers, Brightside Works, Park Works and Soho Works, 1868

Lists depots in Manchester, France (Paris), Belgium, USA (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cincinnati, Rhode Island, Illinois and Michigan) and Russia (St Petersburg).Image from Directory of the Borough of Sheffield by William White 1868.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: 914.274 S

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Advertisements Advertising Brightside Jessop Mills Park Rolling Steel William Works Soho

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. This print takes us back to the bustling era of the late 19th century, where innovation and progress were at their peak. The image showcases an advertisement for one of Sheffield's prominent steel manufacturers, William Jessop and Sons. With a grandeur that befits its reputation, this advert proudly displays the various depots scattered across the globe. The focal point is undoubtedly Brightside Works, Park Works, and Soho Works - three colossal structures that symbolize industrial might. These factories served as epicenters for steel production in Sheffield during this period. Their towering presence stands as a testament to the city's pivotal role in shaping global manufacturing. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, our eyes are drawn to an extensive list of international locations where Jessop's influence reached far beyond British shores. From Manchester to France (Paris), Belgium to Russia (St Petersburg), and even across the vast expanse of America - Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cincinnati, Rhode Island Illinois Michigan – these cities all bore witness to Jessop's exceptional craftsmanship. Preserved within Sheffield Local Studies Library since its creation by William White in 1868 under his Directory of Boroughs project; it offers us a glimpse into a time when advertising was not just about commercial use but also about showcasing pride in accomplishments. This remarkable photograph encapsulates an era defined by

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