In 1774, Broomhead, Wilkinson & Brittain was a cutler and factor in Sycamore Street. Adam Broomhead (Broomhead, Hinchsliffe & Co) was apparently one partner. George Brittain (1739-1812) was another. So, too, were Thomas Wilkinson (d. 6 September 1788) and Jonathan Wilkinson (possibly this one?). Jonathan France, a file smith of Blind Lane, also joined. In 1784, Broomhead, Wilkinson & Brittain was dissolved. Later that year, George Brittain registered a silver mark ‘GB&rsq....