What is recorded here

This bronze commemorative plaque records: 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 Recorded plaque organisation: David Flather.

Thomas Boulsover was an English inventor who developed Sheffield Plate, a technique for fusing silver onto copper to create affordable yet elegant tableware, significantly impacting the metalworking industry in the 18th century.

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