Jackson & Bellamy, Rockingham Street. © SCC Picture Sheffield (s19083)
Incorporated in 1936, this firm was an electro-plater and gilder, which was based in Rockingham Street. The partners were George Edward Jackson (1900-1982) and William Henry Bellamy (1899-1985). Jackson was the son of George, a silver finisher, and his wife, Nellie. Bellamy was the son of Edward, a tram driver, and his wife, Florrie. Surviving photographs show a small, backstreet factory next to Ecclesall Works of Joseph Allen & Sons. The firm was a member of the Master Silversmiths’ Association. It was liquidated in 1972. The firm’s records were deposited in Sheffield Archives. G. E. Jackson died on 25 July 1982, leaving £84,069; W. H. Bellamy on 23 April 1985, leaving £40,000.