Picture taken from Sheffield Illustrated, Vol. 2 (For notes, see Page 60, Vol. 2) In 19th century Sheffield, the most famous cutlery firm was that of Joseph Rodgers and Sons.Much of the success was due to his son John Rodgers.In 1849 John built himself a new house of polished Anston stone in the Italian style of architecture, to the designs of Rooke Harrison.He died ten years later, and his nephew Robert Newbould took over the running of the business.Newbould built a new house a little further up Abbeydale Road in 1851, calling it Abbeydale Grange. It was taken over between 1903 and 1906 and became the registered offices and admin Department of Snowite Laundry, the company's boardroom being on the first floor.