George Wolstenholm’s Kenwood mansion
Kenwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NQ
This short, guided walk around the Kenwood Hall Hotel’s grounds, and Kenwood Hall, talks about George Wolstenholm, one of the shrewdest, most enterprising, hard-headed and successful of Sheffield’s manufacturers .He produced Pen and Pocket knives, Table, Butchers’, Bowie, Shoe and Farriers’ knives, Scissors, Razors, as well as his celebrated I*XL cutlery. Kenwood Hall was designed by William Flockton, built by local builder, Thomas Steade, and the grounds were laid out by Robert Marnock.
Time permitting, we’ll have a brief look around the grounds before looking at some beautiful carvings inside George Wolstenholm’s 19th century house.
The event finishes with the opportunity to attend a talk by Andy Kershaw and colleagues on Stan Smith, the little mester who was recently honoured with a bust at Kelham Island Museum.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 1830-1915
Location & directions
Kenwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NQ
- Directions:
- Free parking available onsite - vehicle registration number must be given to reception. Nearest bus routes are 56 (Union Rd) and 218 (Psalter Rd)
- Contact on day:
- Chris Venables
- Telephone number:
- +447950432487
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Part of the grounds are not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
