Robert T. Hallam
Robert Hallam (bapt.1810-1882) was born at Curbar, Derbyshire, the son of John and Ann. He became a blade forger, who later specialised in shoe, butchers’, cooks’, and bread knives. The business was launched at Pea Croft in about 1851. Hallam advertised frequently in trade directories, often using the name ‘R. T. Hallam’. The ‘T’ (which was later dropped) may have been an attempt to avoid confusion with Robert Hallam. In 1871, Hallam employed six m....
