William Sayles
William Sayles (c.1790-1835) was first listed in a directory in 1821 as a grinder in Solly Street. He may have been related to William Sayles, of Sayles, Hancock & Co. In 1822, William Sayles in Solly Street was listed as a pen, pocket, and table knife manufacturer. By 1825, he was operating at Norfolk Street as a table knife manufacturer and dealer in cutlery. He was absent from the Sheffield directory in 1828, but The Sheffield Independent, 14 October 1826 perhaps offers a reason.&nb....
