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1937 'Messrs Champions are the oldest scissor makers in Sheffield, the business being founded in 1780. Mr. Walsh is the direct descendant of the founder, Mr. Thomas | See [[Robert Laurie Walsh (1869-1925)]] and his son [[Robert Laurie Walsh]] | ||
1937 'Messrs Champions are the oldest scissor makers in Sheffield, the business being founded in 1780. Mr. Walsh is the direct descendant of the founder, Mr. Thomas Champion.'<ref>Sheffield Independent - Wednesday 17 February 1937</ref> | |||
1949 The 400 workers produced the one millionth pairs of scissors in the year. Claim to produce 40% of UK supply.<ref>Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday 23 December 1949</ref> | 1949 The 400 workers produced the one millionth pairs of scissors in the year. Claim to produce 40% of UK supply.<ref>Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday 23 December 1949</ref> | ||
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of Sheffield
1780 Established
See Robert Laurie Walsh (1869-1925) and his son Robert Laurie Walsh
1937 'Messrs Champions are the oldest scissor makers in Sheffield, the business being founded in 1780. Mr. Walsh is the direct descendant of the founder, Mr. Thomas Champion.'[1]
1949 The 400 workers produced the one millionth pairs of scissors in the year. Claim to produce 40% of UK supply.[2]
1950 Acquired by Platers and Stampers.[3]
1959 Champion Scissors of Mexborough.[4]
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