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Manufacturing Collection

Background imageManufacturing Collection: River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Nylon yarn enough to make ten thousand pairs of stocking is being used to make tow ropes

Nylon yarn enough to make ten thousand pairs of stocking is being used to make tow ropes for British tugs. Our picture shows Margaret Carr from Portabelle in Edinburgh

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street

Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, visiting the Rover company in Solihull

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, visiting the Rover company in Solihull, West Midlands. February 1958

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICI, Wilton. The bottom half of a 5000 ton chemical storage tank being fitted into place

ICI, Wilton. The bottom half of a 5000 ton chemical storage tank being fitted into place. It will hold VCM, vinyl chloride monomer from new works being built opposite Lackenby Works on the Trunk

Background imageManufacturing Collection: A 5000 ton chemical storage sphere is symbolic of the millions spent by the firm each

A 5000 ton chemical storage sphere is symbolic of the millions spent by the firm each year on construction projects as part of the 130 million chlorine complex. ICI Wilton. 7th October 1980

Background imageManufacturing Collection: A helmet hanging with welders goggles amongst the empty cranes after the closure of Govan

A helmet hanging with welders goggles amongst the empty cranes after the closure of Govan Shipbuilders shipyard in Scotland August 1979

Background imageManufacturing Collection: The assembly line at BMC car factory at Birmingham currently producing minis

The assembly line at BMC car factory at Birmingham currently producing minis on the production line 1959

Background imageManufacturing Collection: John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow

John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Singer clock tower in the distance Circa 1951

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Hillman Imp cars and vans on production line hanging from cradles at Rootes car factory

Hillman Imp cars and vans on production line hanging from cradles at Rootes car factory Linwood March 1969

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, Under New Management, Monday 20th March 1972

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, Under New Management, Monday 20th March 1972. 1961 Fisher and Ludlow moved their domestic appliance division to a purpose-made factory at Kirkby making Bendix washing

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Ferguson Television Factory at Enfield. Picture shows ladies assembling television

Ferguson Television Factory at Enfield. Picture shows ladies assembling television sets. Ferguson Electronics (formerly known as Ferguson Radio Corporation)

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Kayser Bondor, Pentrebach & Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Wednesday 6th May 1964

Kayser Bondor, Pentrebach & Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Wednesday 6th May 1964. Kayser Bondor at Pentrebach specialises in manufacturing underwear. Our picture shows

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Dr Eduard Outrata, the Czechoslovakia Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade

Dr Eduard Outrata, the Czechoslovakia Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, accompanied by Madam Outrata, visits South Wales this week. They are watching a lady operating a machine

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Workers are proud to say 'Made in Huyton'as Rita Canello holds up the first

Workers are proud to say "Made in Huyton"as Rita Canello holds up the first
Workers are proud to say " Made in Huyton" as Rita Canello holds up the first pair of trousers to come off the production line at the Wilson Road clothing factory of The Knowsley Garment

Background imageManufacturing Collection: King George V and Queen Mary of Teck visit the factory Soap Works of Sir William Hesketh

King George V and Queen Mary of Teck visit the factory Soap Works of Sir William Hesketh Lever, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, Wednesday 25th March 1914

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Harry Crabb seen here with his son Neville making concertina

Harry Crabb seen here with his son Neville making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Managers and executives of the laura Ashley textiles factory in car no, Powys

Managers and executives of the laura Ashley textiles factory in car no, Powys, enjoy a slice of cake as they celebrate the companys 40th anniversary. 15th May 1993

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Its a long way to the ground as steeplejacks begin to demolish the 133 year old chimney

Its a long way to the ground as steeplejacks begin to demolish the 133 year old chimney at J & J Cash Ltd in Kingfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Gradually the former premises of J & J Cash in Kingsfield Road

Gradually the former premises of J & J Cash in Kingsfield Road, Coventry are being demolished. The premises have stood empty since Cash s, best known for its woven name tapes, moved to a smaller

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Demolition at J. J. Cash Ltd. 17th October 1985

Demolition at J. J. Cash Ltd. 17th October 1985

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICIs 312 foot high Nitram plant. The plant which cost 3 million was opened in

ICIs 312 foot high Nitram plant. The plant which cost 3 million was opened in November 1969. About 500, 000 was spent on cutting noise and pollution

Background imageManufacturing Collection: The demolition of the Fertiliser Plant on ICI Billingham site. 23rd June 1993

The demolition of the Fertiliser Plant on ICI Billingham site. 23rd June 1993

Background imageManufacturing Collection: The new style course in which unemployed youngsters are being trained in office skills at

The new style course in which unemployed youngsters are being trained in office skills at ICI Billingham is proving popular

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICI, Billingham. In left foreground can be seen the agricultural division HQ block

ICI, Billingham. In left foreground can be seen the agricultural division HQ block, and in the background the Tee meanders. 26th April 1977

Background imageManufacturing Collection: The ICI expenses project team (left to right) Joanne Bell, Andrea Robinson, Chris Hopwood

The ICI expenses project team (left to right) Joanne Bell, Andrea Robinson, Chris Hopwood, Cheryl Goody, Suzanne Mcloughlin, Carol Benson and Neil Bowman

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICI, Billingham. The ICI CCF plant on the Haverton Hill Road

ICI, Billingham. The ICI CCF plant on the Haverton Hill Road (next to A19 and Portrack Lane). THe plant is being demolished. 30th April 1993

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Crumbling 375 foot high cooling tower at ICI, Wilton. 7th October 1979

Crumbling 375 foot high cooling tower at ICI, Wilton. 7th October 1979

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICI, Billingham. On the left is the 200 foot long steel fermenter in position at the 40

ICI, Billingham. On the left is the 200 foot long steel fermenter in position at the 40 million Pruteen plant, between Haverton Hill shipyard and Cowpen Lane industrial estate

Background imageManufacturing Collection: ICI, Billingham, healthy eating campaign, a week when the workforce has the choice of low

ICI, Billingham, healthy eating campaign, a week when the workforce has the choice of low cholesterol, low fat food for lunch

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Bob Thomson, deputy site manager celebrating safety success

Bob Thomson, deputy site manager celebrating safety success. For the first time in 30 years, ICI Wilton works has for a month churned out chemicals nonstop without an accident

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Nissan Car Factory at Sunderland May 1993 Nissan Micro production line

Nissan Car Factory at Sunderland May 1993 Nissan Micro production line

Background imageManufacturing Collection: John Stonehouse MP, Minister of State for Technology, with French officials

John Stonehouse MP, Minister of State for Technology, with French officials, including with Jean Chamant, Minister of Transport

Background imageManufacturing Collection: The vicar of Newton - on - Trent, Nottinghamshire, has turned part of his vicarage into a

The vicar of Newton - on - Trent, Nottinghamshire, has turned part of his vicarage into a workshop where he and his parishioners complete a war job

Background imageManufacturing Collection: A lady working in a munitions factory. She is using what looks to be a bow saw

A lady working in a munitions factory. She is using what looks to be a bow saw. Location unknown Picture taken 22nd June 1942

Background imageManufacturing Collection: War munition workers. Two ladies. Picture taken 2nd April

War munition workers. Two ladies. Picture taken 2nd April 1941

Background imageManufacturing Collection: War munition workers. A lady in her thick rubber protective overall

War munition workers. A lady in her thick rubber protective overall. Picture taken 6th June 1942

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Munition working ladies in their factory. They are enjoying their moment together

Munition working ladies in their factory. They are enjoying their moment together for the photograph, and have a great role together, helping the war effort.. Picture taken 17th August 1942

Background imageManufacturing Collection: War munition workers. Male and female. Picture taken 31st

War munition workers. Male and female. Picture taken 31st October 1941

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Chair making industry continues in Britain during World War Two

Chair making industry continues in Britain during World War Two. Mr H E Goodchild turning chair legs on his lathe. 8th December 1941

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Picture shows the staff at fabric makers, Richardson, Tee, Rycroft and Co

Picture shows the staff at fabric makers, Richardson, Tee, Rycroft and Co, in Portland Street, Manchester, as they prepare for the coronation of George VI

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visiting BAC, Bristol. 15th November 1957

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visiting BAC, Bristol. 15th November 1957

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Port Sunlight Works and Part of Village, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Port Sunlight Works and Part of Village, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Port Sunlight Works, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Port Sunlight Works, Merseyside, Circa 1914

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at BAC, Bristol. 6th November 1953

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at BAC, Bristol. 6th November 1953

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering Works, Kirkby, Wednesday 28th March 1979

Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering Works, Kirkby, Wednesday 28th March 1979

Background imageManufacturing Collection: Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering workers cooperative, members leaving meeting

Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering workers cooperative, members leaving meeting, Kirkby, Friday 10th February 1978



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