Joseph Crossland was listed in Gell's 1825 Directory of Sheffield as a manufacturer of table knives, razors and general dealer in cutlery located at 81 Allen Street.
William Spencer was located at the same address and they formed a partnership i.e. Spencer and Crossland (see William Spencer). By 1828 the company was declared bankrupt, Spencer continued trading in Allen Street, but by 1843 Joseph Crossland was a resident in Sheffield Gaol listed as an inso....