"This project could not have been possible without the support and enthusiasm of a wide group of people.

I would particularly like to thank:
The Master Cutler, Mr Paul Tear. Thessco Ltd for providing the silver, The Assay Master at Sheffield Assay Office, Mr Ashley Carson who provided a special Hallmark and a speedy Hallmarking service.
Pete Fisher, Allan Booth and David Ball of Sheffield Hallam University for the cutlery photography and the Millennium Canteen Web Page.
Dr Helen Clifford, V&A/RCA MA Course History of Design, for her illuminating essay.
Molly Pearce, Principal Keeper Applied Arts, Sheffield Arts and Museums Trust, for her essay on the City Collection and Ray Hearne for his "layman’s" view of the Canteen.
Andrew Skelton for the Millennium Canteen case, Tracey Holland for her photographs of Brett Payne's studio, Howard Fenn Chairman of ABDS for his tireless help and the extraordinary dedication and talent of the ABDS members.
The funders, The National Lottery through the Arts Council of England.

Many thanks also to Kate Dore at Yorkshire ArtSpace for her help in putting together the original idea."

Paul Swales, Public Art Officer. Sheffield City Council