History
Stanley was, and still to this day, remains known as a manufacturer reputable for having been the source of consistent innovation, and the producer of fine quality tools. The Stanley knife exemplifies this reputation, as the name has become the defining label for the well recognised blade shape that it is associated with. Stanley first emerged in 1843, as a small shop which was established by Frederick Trent Stanley, in Connecticut, New Britain. Stanley, however, didn't first open its doors in Sheffield until around 1937, after taking over J.A. Chapman of Sheffield. In the early 1970s, this particular site was apparently the target of a payroll robbery, committed by a small gang posing as decorators. Regardless of this incident, Stanley continued to operate in Sheffield up until 2008; after which the site closed after 71 years of production. Although the site is largely vacant, sections of the site remain active; seemingly used as a small storage facility, and a location that is used for Airsoft.
Our Version of Events
Straight after work we were determined to get some exploration done, so despite the fading daylight hours we had a wander over to Stanley Tools. When we arrived there was some activity occurring in one of the sections of the building that is used for storage purposes, so we waited tolerantly until they were done. It wasn't long until we were inside ourselves. The site is largely empty, although there are a few bits and bobs worth seeking out. The whole place gets a bit samey after a while though. We also met the random man who seems to pop up in many reports of this place. But, he was a nice enough chap.
Stanley was, and still to this day, remains known as a manufacturer reputable for having been the source of consistent innovation, and the producer of fine quality tools. The Stanley knife exemplifies this reputation, as the name has become the defining label for the well recognised blade shape that it is associated with. Stanley first emerged in 1843, as a small shop which was established by Frederick Trent Stanley, in Connecticut, New Britain. Stanley, however, didn't first open its doors in Sheffield until around 1937, after taking over J.A. Chapman of Sheffield. In the early 1970s, this particular site was apparently the target of a payroll robbery, committed by a small gang posing as decorators. Regardless of this incident, Stanley continued to operate in Sheffield up until 2008; after which the site closed after 71 years of production. Although the site is largely vacant, sections of the site remain active; seemingly used as a small storage facility, and a location that is used for Airsoft.
Our Version of Events
Straight after work we were determined to get some exploration done, so despite the fading daylight hours we had a wander over to Stanley Tools. When we arrived there was some activity occurring in one of the sections of the building that is used for storage purposes, so we waited tolerantly until they were done. It wasn't long until we were inside ourselves. The site is largely empty, although there are a few bits and bobs worth seeking out. The whole place gets a bit samey after a while though. We also met the random man who seems to pop up in many reports of this place. But, he was a nice enough chap.
1: Stanley Tools Rooftop View
2: Main Yard (with some fine looking trees)
3: Stanley Logo
4: Famous World Map
5: Sheep
6: Stanley Labels
7: Rotating Door Entrance
8: The Bridge Between Buildings
2: Main Yard (with some fine looking trees)
3: Stanley Logo
4: Famous World Map
5: Sheep
6: Stanley Labels
7: Rotating Door Entrance
8: The Bridge Between Buildings
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good report.
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