J. E. Bird
John Ernest Bird (1876-1956) was born in Sheffield, the son of John James Bird (1847-1899), a saw grinder, and his wife, Priscilla née Parkin. By 1911, John was listed in directories as a silversmith, residing at 11 Glenalmond Road, Banner Cross. During the First World War, he began business as a manufacturing silversmith at 191 Norfolk Street. His first wife, Edith Blanche née Hill, died in 1921 and was buried at Ecclesall. During the early 1920s, he relocated to 113 Arundel Street.&nbs....
