Tom Gilpin Ltd
Tom Gilpin (1881-1967) was born in Sheffield, the son of David Gilpin (1845-1916) and his wife, Mary. His father was a silver finisher, who was associated with Osborne & Co. David Gilpin, of Abbey Lane, Woodseats, died on 22 December 1916. He was buried at Abbey Lane Cemetery, leaving £11,607. Tom Gilpin and his half-brother David (1869-1953) took over Osborne’s, which was based at Abbey Works, Rockingham Street. Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Sheffield council began a slum clearan....
