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Factories Collection (page 7)

Background imageFactories Collection: Rabbits bred in cage at a Rabbit farm. 1962 A871-007

Rabbits bred in cage at a Rabbit farm. 1962 A871-007

Background imageFactories Collection: A worker clocking in for her shift at an arms factory in England during the war

A worker clocking in for her shift at an arms factory in England during the war January 1943 P007951

Background imageFactories Collection: Instructor Anthony Rollins with trainees at the Lucas Industries factory in Birmingham

Instructor Anthony Rollins with trainees at the Lucas Industries factory in Birmingham. The girls are, left to right, Ann Doyle, Judith Ebdon and Maxine Southgate, all aged 17

Background imageFactories Collection: Wigmakers Workshop: Women making wigs whilst in another part of the workshop hair is

Wigmakers Workshop: Women making wigs whilst in another part of the workshop hair is selected for the next batch of wigs. 1963 A1090-008

Background imageFactories Collection: Mr Irene Quaranta at work in the Toulouse Aircraft Factory. April 1975 75 2072

Mr Irene Quaranta at work in the Toulouse Aircraft Factory. April 1975 75 2072

Background imageFactories Collection: General scenes in Venice. This is a typical scene taken on the mainland at the Porto

General scenes in Venice. This is a typical scene taken on the mainland at the Porto Marghera industrial area showing pollution in the canal and the heavy industry. April 1975 75-2202-021

Background imageFactories Collection: At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is well on her way to achieving her ambition to he

At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is well on her way to achieving her ambition to he Britains first woman aero-engine designer

Background imageFactories Collection: A Ford Capri rolls of the production line at the Halewood motor plant in Liverpool

A Ford Capri rolls of the production line at the Halewood motor plant in Liverpool. March 1969 P005440

Background imageFactories Collection: Industrial Decay: The site of the Baxter Brothers factory in Dundee which is to be

Industrial Decay: The site of the Baxter Brothers factory in Dundee which is to be demolished as part of the citys regeneration. June 1981 PM 81-02966-001

Background imageFactories Collection: Rabbits bred in cage at a Rabbit farm. 1962 A871-005

Rabbits bred in cage at a Rabbit farm. 1962 A871-005

Background imageFactories Collection: Seed 'merry go round'at a Hertfordshire seed depot

Seed "merry go round"at a Hertfordshire seed depot
Seed " merry go round" at a Hertfordshire seed depot. This is the time for plotholders and gardeners to get their seed selections, and 300 girls at this St

Background imageFactories Collection: At a recent Exhibiton at Bristol, there was shown a cut-out wooden toy dog

At a recent Exhibiton at Bristol, there was shown a cut-out wooden toy dog. He is called " Wallop" and is the idea of Mr. S.R. Gage, Managing Director of a Bristol Engineering firm

Background imageFactories Collection: Women workers: Preparing TV aerial parts at the Aerialite factory. August 1955 P005450

Women workers: Preparing TV aerial parts at the Aerialite factory. August 1955 P005450

Background imageFactories Collection: Mrs. Clara Abbott (70), at work on her loom in the cotton mills. April 1959 P005449

Mrs. Clara Abbott (70), at work on her loom in the cotton mills. April 1959 P005449

Background imageFactories Collection: Women at work in the Heinz factory. October 1954 P005451

Women at work in the Heinz factory. October 1954 P005451

Background imageFactories Collection: Irish Bastable, aged 19, is testing out these quads which are some of the new beauty skin

Irish Bastable, aged 19, is testing out these quads which are some of the new beauty skin dolls now being put into production at a Merton doll factory

Background imageFactories Collection: Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn tours the Lucas factory at Burnley

Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn tours the Lucas factory at Burnley.... The Minister at the controls of an Electronics Simulator which sorts out the problems of Gas Turbines. Minister for Technology, Mr

Background imageFactories Collection: Lord Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret, visits the Burton

Lord Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret, visits the Burtons Hudson Road Factory during a tour of Leeds. 8th July 1966

Background imageFactories Collection: Clothing factory feature Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffs. October 1954 P005448

Clothing factory feature Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffs. October 1954 P005448

Background imageFactories Collection: Aston Martin crisis. January 1975 75-00094-001

Aston Martin crisis. January 1975 75-00094-001

Background imageFactories Collection: Woman eating dinner in the canteen at a labour factory. August 1952 P009089

Woman eating dinner in the canteen at a labour factory. August 1952 P009089

Background imageFactories Collection: While most people today are trying to forget Christmas, workers at Napier Novelty Company

While most people today are trying to forget Christmas, workers at Napier Novelty Company Ltd in Rickmansworth, returned today and started to produce crackers for Christmas 1970

Background imageFactories Collection: A huge coil of rope weighing 30tons and 720 feet in length

A huge coil of rope weighing 30tons and 720 feet in length. It is 18 inches in circumference. It is used for Admiralty salvage work

Background imageFactories Collection: Rope making at a London factory. A huge coil of rope weighing three

Rope making at a London factory. A huge coil of rope weighing three and a half tons and 720 feet in length and is 18 inches in circumference

Background imageFactories Collection: A woman working at Wisbech Smedleys cannery takes a bite out of one of the ten tons of

A woman working at Wisbech Smedleys cannery takes a bite out of one of the ten tons of carrots gathered and ready to be canned during the Second World War October 1943

Background imageFactories Collection: Today, George Brown opened the Facit Office, of Workshop Landscape

Today, George Brown opened the Facit Office, of Workshop Landscape, at Facit Office Equipment Ltd. Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent

Background imageFactories Collection: Modern lace machine photographed at Heathcoats 1926 Alf 167

Modern lace machine photographed at Heathcoats 1926 Alf 167

Background imageFactories Collection: While most people today are trying to forget Christmas, workers at Napier Novelty Company

While most people today are trying to forget Christmas, workers at Napier Novelty Company Ltd in Rickmansworth, returned today and started to produce crackers for Christmas 1970

Background imageFactories Collection: Factory girls on way home, at Mountain Ash, Patting. Miners now on strike

Factory girls on way home, at Mountain Ash, Patting. Miners now on strike. March 1944 P012056

Background imageFactories Collection: Clothing Stockings. This girl puts seams in stockings at the rate of 4

Clothing Stockings. This girl puts seams in stockings at the rate of 4, 000 stitches a minute. March 1944 P018457

Background imageFactories Collection: Women at work in the pairing department, where the nylons are paired

Women at work in the pairing department, where the nylons are paired and packed at the Klinger Manufacturing Company, Edmonton. February 1942 P018464

Background imageFactories Collection: The Pairing Department where the nylon stockings are paired

The Pairing Department where the nylon stockings are paired and packed at the Klinger Manufacturing Company, Edmonton. January 1947 P018463

Background imageFactories Collection: Women working at their bays at a stocking factory. October 1946 P017849

Women working at their bays at a stocking factory. October 1946 P017849

Background imageFactories Collection: Girls assembling cylinder studs on crank cases of Rolls Royce Merlin engines as they are

Girls assembling cylinder studs on crank cases of Rolls Royce Merlin engines as they are made at a factory in the Northwest of England

Background imageFactories Collection: A female factory worker stirring strawberries to be made into jam at Wisbech Smedleys

A female factory worker stirring strawberries to be made into jam at Wisbech Smedleys factory which will be sent on to the troops fighting all over the world during the Second World War

Background imageFactories Collection: Construction of a Vickers Viking aeroplane. 12th September 1946

Construction of a Vickers Viking aeroplane. 12th September 1946

Background imageFactories Collection: Construction of a Vickers Viking aeroplane. 12th September 1946

Construction of a Vickers Viking aeroplane. 12th September 1946

Background imageFactories Collection: Wigmakers Workshop: Women making wigs whilst in another part of the workshop hair is

Wigmakers Workshop: Women making wigs whilst in another part of the workshop hair is selected for the next batch of wigs. 1963 A1090-003

Background imageFactories Collection: Renault factory workers leaving at the end of a shift through a door marked

Renault factory workers leaving at the end of a shift through a door marked Pietons in Paris April 1975

Background imageFactories Collection: The Plane, The King And Queen Chose. A plane very much in production news

The Plane, The King And Queen Chose. A plane very much in production news, is the Vickers-Viking, chosen for the King and Queen to use during their South African tour

Background imageFactories Collection: The An-24 passenger airliners are assembled here. The An-24 first flew in April

The An-24 passenger airliners are assembled here. The An-24 first flew in April 1960 with first production versions entering Aeroflot service in September 1963

Background imageFactories Collection: Aston Martin crisis. January 1975 75-00094

Aston Martin crisis. January 1975 75-00094

Background imageFactories Collection: The commerical vehicle assembly line in the new Vauxhall factory is 300 yards long

The commerical vehicle assembly line in the new Vauxhall factory is 300 yards long. Beneath the last 100 yards of it is an illuminated pit, lined with white tiles

Background imageFactories Collection: Teenager Penny Vancliff, a factory girl who wants to be a London model

Teenager Penny Vancliff, a factory girl who wants to be a London model. Penny at work on her sewing machine at the Blyth factory. December 1969 Z11903

Background imageFactories Collection: Worker Albert Moss (in white coat) and J. Barrow working on sanding Cortinas in Fords

Worker Albert Moss (in white coat) and J. Barrow working on sanding Cortinas in Fords Dagenham motor factory November 1969 Z11032-004

Background imageFactories Collection: Women in Industry: Girl operates a 60 ton press and turns out pram bodies at one a minute

Women in Industry: Girl operates a 60 ton press and turns out pram bodies at one a minute. December 1947 P018769

Background imageFactories Collection: Wellingborough Election. Mr. J. Mann of the Labour Party

Wellingborough Election. Mr. J. Mann of the Labour Party, canvassing outside the John White factory. November 1969 P018733

Background imageFactories Collection: Brass. One of the oldest metals known to man, brass is coming into its own again

Brass. One of the oldest metals known to man, brass is coming into its own again. During the war the great British brass factories made ammunition boxes, parachute supply containers, rocket saddles



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