George Gillott
George Gillott (1839-1917) was the son of George Gillott, a spring knife manufacturer in Hollis Croft, and his wife, Sarah. George Jun. followed his father into the trade. By 1871, he was trading from Brightmore Street – Gillott’s Yard was his address in the Census; Brightmore Works in the directory. He employed three men and two boys. Later in the century, he operated from Reliance Works, Bolsover Street, where he also manufactured table knives. George Gillot....
