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C. W. Fletcher and Sons

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of Sterling Works, Arundel Street, Sheffield

C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited has grown and continues to grow in every possible aspect. The move from the central Sheffield location to Wales Bar has allowed the Company to expand its workforce and capabilities. We continue to grow as we have had the launch of our S.E.S. Division (Specialist Engineering Solutions) facility on the 4th November 2005.

In 1891 Charles William Fletcher set up a business as a silver forger supplying all the leading silversmiths with blanks after assay.

In 1907 C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited acquired Brewis & Co, a similar London firm of silversmiths and cutlers. The expansion led to the decision of C. W. Fletcher becoming a limited company.

In 1908 C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited moved to Arundel Street in the heart of Sheffield. The move meant a change and not only did we produce blanks, but we started to produce finished silver cutlery.

In 1939 Production of silverware wound down due to workers being called for the war effort. Due to these circumstances, the Company changed direction and engineering became the forefront of the business. C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited won orders from Rolls Royce plc for the Merlin Engine and continued to win requisitions from Rolls-Royce plc for high precision, fabricated components for aircraft engines, therefore silver forging took a back seat.

In 1950's C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited expanded due to increasing demands.

In 1957 Further expansion led to the occupation of a large machining shop on Leadmill Street. British Nuclear Fuels now known as British Nuclear Group approached Ron Fletcher. British Nuclear Group was to manufacture reactor components and from then on C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited has been connected with British Nuclear Groups.

In 1971 Rolls-Royce plc went into liquidation and due to their influence on C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited's production, it caused the business to suffer and the Company did not properly recover until the late 1980's.


  • 1922 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Silver and Electro Plate Challenge Trophies, Table Ware; Britannia Metal Ware, Canteens, Spoons, Forks, Stainless Cutlery, Pocket Fruit Knives. (Stand No. E.46)
  • Note: (01/08)
    • The company has its own Website: [1]

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