Jack Cheetham
Jack Cheetham (1920-1993) was born at Sheffield, the son of Fred, who was a silversmith at Mappin & Webb. In 1934, Jack left Heeley Bank School and joined his father. Mappin & Webb already had 83 silversmiths and during the Depression the firm was shedding staff. Jack, as he admitted, was only recruited because his father worked there. His apprenticeship was interrupted by War service, though he later completed his training at Mappin & Webb. He became interested in trade ....
