From Fetlocks to Golf Holes.
From Fetlocks to Golf Holes. The original design of these scissors was for the specific task of trimming the fetlocks … From Fetlocks to Golf Holes.
Fabric or Death: Why Choosing the Right Scissor is So Important.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Scissors for Effective Cutting – At Whiteley’s, we often receive inquiries from people seeking … Fabric or Death: Why Choosing the Right Scissor is So Important.
Sally’s Blog: Rambo and Radio.
Back in the days of Old Whiteley’s on Garden Street, there was a shop-floor that shared a common wall with … Sally’s Blog: Rambo and Radio.
White Lea; The Birthplace of Scissor Grinding.
Where It All Started – Our company has a remarkable history that spans an impressive 263 years, but unofficially longer … White Lea; The Birthplace of Scissor Grinding.
Sally’s Blog: Father’s Day.
The official celebration of Father’s Day was initiated by President Richard Nixon in 1972, while other countries observe this occasion … Sally’s Blog: Father’s Day.
Sally’s Blog: Whiteley’s and the Crystal Palace
Over the years, I have discovered that William Whiteley’s actively engaged with or had connections to Royalty and Chatsworth. In … Sally’s Blog: Whiteley’s and the Crystal Palace
Sally’s Blog: Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
*the blade curve in this image has been accentuated for demonstration purposes Shaping Scissors with Precision and Purpose Scissors aren’t … Sally’s Blog: Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
Sally’s Blog: A Little Snip of Whiteley History
Whiteleys: Trusted Scissor Supplier to the Ministry of Defense Prior to the 1990s, Whiteleys manufactured scissors for the Ministry of … Sally’s Blog: A Little Snip of Whiteley History
Sally’s Blog: A Very Sad, Old Pair of Shears.
I stumbled upon these poor, downtrodden shears on eBay. Instantly I recognised them for what they were, and without hesitation, … Sally’s Blog: A Very Sad, Old Pair of Shears.
Sally’s Blog: The Evolution of the Sidebent Handle.
In the year 1800, Thomas Wilkinson designed and patented the sidebent handle you can see on most scissors and shears … Sally’s Blog: The Evolution of the Sidebent Handle.
Sally’s Blog: Kings and Queens since 1760
Since Whiteleys started in 1760, there have been eight Kings and two Queens covering 263 years, and we are still … Sally’s Blog: Kings and Queens since 1760
Sally’s Blog: The Festival of Britain 1951
The Festival of Britain took place just six years after World War Two ended, and was held so that people … Sally’s Blog: The Festival of Britain 1951