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Typical working class living room scene with family, 11 July 1962. In a typical living room scene from the early 60s, a father helps his son with the construction of a model aeroplane whilst mother
Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Lea Hall was the first colliery planned and sunk by the National Coal Board (NCB) and work began in 1954
The Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1971. Artist: Michael WaltersThe Stonehouse themed pub, Sheffield, 1971. Popular with both students from the local university and drinkers taking advantage of the busy night life Sheffield had to offer
R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistR Colin Snow coal merchants wagon, Barnburgh Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1961. Snows were one of the many coal merchants operating in the South Yorkshire area, selling locally mined coal
Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael WaltersFemale ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. A couple of girls from the ICI Detonator factory in Denaby Main (near Doncaster)
A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690
Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. ArtistWath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. The pit was originally sunk in 1876 to a depth of 382 yards
Manvers Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistManvers Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Taken for a cover image for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine, the photograph shows the head gear at the colliery
Markham Main Colliery, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. A general view of the colliery taken during refurbishment work in 1961
Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael WaltersFrickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. With its shaft sunk in 1905, Frickley Colliery in the village of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire
Blast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. ArtistBlast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The iconic view of the two Blast Furnaces that stood on the Park Gate Iron and steel company site near Rotherham
Tetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael WaltersTetley shire horses, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years
Construction of the Needle Eye Bridge over the M1 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. During the construction of the M1 in the early 1960s a great number of bridge structures needed to be created
Fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistFleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. The fleet of lorries with their newest Bedford TK at the front of the line up
The Danish Bacon Company factory, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1957. The reception area of the Danish Bacon Company which ran a depot from its Kilnhurst site until it moved to larger premises nearly
First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael WaltersFirst aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. A volunteer patient is attended to during a first aid competition which was held by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB)
Special care unit for premature babies, Nether Edge Hospital, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1969. Babies being cared for in incubators. Commisioned by the National Coal Board
Medical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, 1967. Artist: Michael WaltersMedical eye checks, Rotherham General Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information
Staff from Schonhuts butchery factory, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. ArtistStaff from Schonhuts butchery factory, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. In this photograph, Mr George Schonhut can be seen on the far left of the group
George Schonhuts butchers shop in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955George Schonhuts butchers shop, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. George Schonhuts butchers shop in All Saints Square in Rotherham, with its elegant Columbaged facade
Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel
Sugg Sports and Radio, High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1960. The High Street branch of Sugg Sports in Scunthorpe, showing some electrical goods and adverts to either rent or buy
Tea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977. Artist: Michael WaltersTea room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1977
Group of young people at Silver Blades bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
Girls hockey match, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962
Lyons Maid Drinka Winta Pinta promotional dance, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. In the days before television occupied the corner of every living room
Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersTrain driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964. A loco driver from the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company in Rotherham on an intercom in the cab of his diesel loco
Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersHousing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. This housing development in Kirby Street in the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough is a good example of the failed 1960s housing ethos
Shirt pressing at a commercial laundry in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1965. ArtistShirt pressing at a commercial laundry in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1965. Female workers using large industrial shirt presses
Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos
Computer room, Rotherham Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael WaltersComputer room, Rotherham Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information, a secretary checks the printout from the computer
Pattern maker, Wombwell Foundry, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersPattern maker, Wombwell Foundry, South Yorkshire, 1963. A pattern maker constructs a wooden replica of the part which needs to be cast in steel. A mould for the cast is then made from the pattern
Forging at the foundry of AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Impression die forging pounds or presses metal between two dies (called tooling)
Head office and works of Joseph Lucas, Great King Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1961. Taken from an artists impression
Tetley shire horses and dray, Joshua Tetley Brewery, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1966. The world famous shire horses gave service to the company for 184 years
Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersRossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. The main pit head and winding gear at Rossington Colliery. The original owners of the colliery were the Rossington Main Colliery Ltd which was
Present Trouble, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersPresent Trouble, 1964. Photograph showing a figure who has bought too many Christmas presents
Overview of the bar mill at the Brightside Foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. View showing the capstan in the foreground
Doncaster North Bus Station, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael WaltersDoncaster North Bus Station, 1967. Passengers run for their bus as a mid 1960s GUY and an early 1950s Daimler STL double decker bus get ready to depart
Group at a social function, Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. ArtistGroup at a social function, Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. A group of guests after dinner at the opening of the new Spillers Foods mill at Gainsborough in October, 1962
Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962. Iron production had taken place in the Ilkeston area since Roman times
Checking print, the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. A printworker checking the print from a Heidelberg press
Montague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersMontague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The Montague Buildings in were constructed around 1900 on the site of a former quarry and have been home to many retailers over the years
Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for a cover image for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine
Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersHamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Hamax cleaning products operated from their South Yorkshire base in Mexborough for many years, producing products such as bleaches and disinfectants
HMS Cleopatra at Devonport frigate complex, Plymouth, Devon, 1977. The Devonport frigate complex was completed in 1977 and continues to provide a covered refitting facility for frigates
A 1961 Austin Westminster in a car wash, Grimsby, 1965. Artist: Michael WaltersA 1961 Austin Westminster in a car wash, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1965. An Austin A110 model Westminster in a car wash in Grimsby in 1965
Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersBilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Bilston Glen pit was sunk between 1952 and 1961. It was the scene of violent clashes between striking miners
Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. ArtistBoxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Some youths get some training in the noble art at the training gym provided by the National Coal Board at Horden Colliery
Members of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) gather for their annual dinner, 1965. The RAOC are resposible for the safe keeping of explosives and munitions for the army
Sheffield United FC training ground bathroom, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistSheffield United FC training ground bathroom, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. Players in the bath. The photograph was taken for the East Midlands Gas Board to promote the use of the Ascot water
Suggs sports shop interior, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael WaltersSuggs sports shop interior, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The interior of Sugg Sports in Sheffield city centre. The photographs show a variety of sports goods, including archery equipment
Oak Hill housing development, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1970s. Artist: Michael WaltersOak Hill housing development, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1970s. Built in 1971, the Oak Hill housing development in Rotherham epitomised everything that was wrong with the attempts of the time to
The Imperial bath and shower unit from Heatons of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. The Imperial bath and shower unit was introduced by Heatons in 1966
Timber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersTimber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. The Goldthorpe Timber Company operated for many years from the nearby South Yorkshire village of Bolton upon Dearne
East Midlands Gas Board promotion, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1957. The exterior of Claytons in Mexborough, near Doncaster
Village duck pond scene, Tickhill, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Little has changed in this pleasant scene taken in the village of Tickhill near Doncaster in November of 1961
Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael WaltersMarkham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. This photograph shows the upcast ascent gear at Markham main colliery in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, during refurbishment work in 1956
A view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersA view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Horden opened in 1900 and worked for just 84 years, closing just after the miners returned to work after their year long strike
Coils of steel wire, Tinsley Wire Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1972
Tinsley Viaduct on the M1 after completion, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1968. ArtistTinsley Viaduct on the M1 after completion, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1968. The twin cooling towers of Blackburn Meadows Power Station which many travellers heading north used as a landmark were
Loading a drinks vending machine at an experimental kitchen in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. A young female worker lady loading a drinks vending machine at Batchelors Catering Services
Interior of Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. A very nice view of the interior of the Silver Blades Skating Rink and Boweling Alley, located in Sheffield
Coiled log saw blade, Spear & Jackson, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. ArtistCoiled log saw blade, Spear & Jackson, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966
Women in fur coats at a food exhibition, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Visitors to a Danish Bacon Company open day looking at the new rotisserie machines from the Rotiss-O-Mat Ltd
Danish Bacon (wholesale) meeting for grocers from the Doncaster area, South Yorkshire, 1961. The Danish Bacon Company organised this meeting of grocers from the Doncaster area at Wilsic Cricket Club
Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Artist: Michael WaltersRecovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Members of the East Midlands Gas Board give training in how to place someone in the recovery position
Barnsley Co-op, Park Road branch interior, South Yorkshire, 1961. The interior of the Park Road branch of the Barnsley Co-op, showing an interesting variety of early 1960s products
Packing garden forks for dispatch, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966
Marketing strategy meeting, Danish Bacon Company, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. In an effort to boost sales of their products
Danish Bacon Company exhibition day, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Danish Bacon organised this meeting of grocers from the Doncaster area at the Wilsic Cricket Club for a
Giant bandsaw blades, Slack Sellers & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistGiant bandsaw blades, Slack Sellers & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963
Female workers in the filing and postal room, Stanley Tools works, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967
Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. ArtistSilver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
University graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. ArtistUniversity graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. Students in robes gather for their graduation ceremony with their families and friends
Bake a Promise, Batchelors gondola display, 1965. Artist: Michael WaltersBake a Promise, Batchelors gondola display, 1965. A 1960s period display urging the customer to Bake a Promise with the Batchelors cake mix, available in four different varieties
Forging at J Beardsley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael WaltersForging at J Beardsley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. The forge would press the steel into the desired shape between two dies
Economics tutorial, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. ArtistEconomics tutorial, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967
Experimental catering kitchen, Batchelors Foods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966
Sampling chicken patties, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961Sampling chicken pies, Danish Bacon Co open day, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Visitors to a Danish Bacon Company open day at Wilsic Cricket Club near Doncaster take time out
Four star metric bacon, 1966. Artist: Michael WaltersFour star metric bacon, 1966. A photograph illustrating the four star method of bacon buying and the new metric system
Food tasting in a new experimental kitchen, Batchelors Foods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Management sample food prepared at a new experimental kitchen at Batchelors Catering Services
Park Hall Country Club, Spinkhill, Derbyshire, 1961. Artist: Michael WaltersPark Hall Country Club, Spinkhill, Derbyshire, 1961. Exterior view of the Park Hall Country Club in Spinkhill, near Sheffield, photographed after some refurbishment work in June of 1961
The Natwest Bank, Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael WaltersThe Natwest Bank, Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. The Natwest Bank in Glossop Road in Sheffield after a refurbishment by Wimpey construction in 1966
