Thomas Boulsover
(1705-1788)
man
Died aged c. 83
Wikidata WikipediaThomas Boulsover (1705 – 9 September 1788), was a Sheffield cutler who is best remembered as the inventor of Sheffield Plate. He made his fortune manufacturing various items, but especially buttons using the process, he later diversified into making cast steel and saws.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
This memorial was erected partly of the stones from a mill built nearby this place by Thomas Boulsover the inventor of Sheffield Plate Born 1705 Died 1788 He carried on his industries here and resided at Whiteley Wood Hall from 1762 until his death Erected by David Flather Master Cutler 1926-1927
Wire Mill Dam, Whiteley Woods, Fulwood, Sheffield, United Kingdom where they was