Our firm has stepped back in time to mark the start of a bright new future. We have moved from our offices on Ecclesall Road South into a 130-year-old property on Kingfield Road, Sheffield.

Steeped in history, it used to be the home of Arthur Robert Ellin, Sheffield´s Master Cutler, in 1901. We discovered from research that he was the first occupant of the property and decided to call it ‘Ellin House´. Fittingly, the current Master Cutler, Gordon Bridge, cut the ribbon at a special ceremony to mark the official opening which was attended by nearly 50 guests including Arthur Robert Ellin´s great grandson David Ellin.

Mark Goodband, gvt´s managing partner, said: "This is the start of a new era for gvt and the staff are delighted with the new surroundings. Because of its history and position, the building has a grandeur all of its own and is absolutely ideal for us and our clients. Parking is easy, which is important, and we are also retaining our geographical position on this side of the city. The new offices are perfect for our business and we couldn't be more pleased to have found them."

The firm occupied Ellin House ten years ago as tenants and jumped at the chance of buying it when it came up for sale last year. Guests at the opening included our clients as well as representatives of companies responsible for the refurbishment of the property.

Another link between gvt and the Master Cutler´s office is that two years ago AESSEAL, the world-ranking mechanical seal specialists of which Gordon Bridge is chief executive, won a Standing Ovation award organised by the Sheffield Telegraph in conjunction with gvt.