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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
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
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
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
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)
Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for a cover image for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine
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
Fruit and veg counter and cold counter, ASDA supermarket, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969
Steelworks control room, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
The small ingot furnace, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Coils and hexagonal bars at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A manager quality checks the finished coils which are ready for delivery
Gowshall Signs exhibition, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersGowshall Signs exhibition, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Gowshall Signs (Pearce Gowshall) manufacture the familiar road signs seen on the UKs roads
Rolling steel bars, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A two man team roll steel bars by hand
View of the canteen at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, 1964. ArtistView of the canteen, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The canteen provided meals for the steelworkers
Steelworks control centre, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. From the control room, which was located high above the mill floor
Road control room, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A controller with his intercom keeps a view on the access road to the steelworks at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in
Rotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersRotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953
ERF 66GSF lorry, Park Gate iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The ERF 66GSF had a 13ft 3in wheelbase and was powered by the Gardner power unit
Oxygen control panel at the Park gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Medical infirmary, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. In the case of any minor injuries, the steelworks provided a medical infirmary where treatment could be given
The check-out area of the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. ArtistThe check-out area of the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969
Lab testing at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Cleaning a Kaldo furnace, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Steelworkers using a specialised trolley-mounted machine to clean a Kaldo furnace
Technicians working at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. Technicians from the British Oxygen Company using vibration testing equipment
The bakery counter at the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. ArtistThe bakery counter at the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. The bakery counter at the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham showing their range of cakes
The Royal Insurance Building in Moorgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 20 July 1962 ArtistThe Royal Insurance Building in Moorgate, Rotherham town Centre, South Yorkshire, 20 July 1962
The ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. Artist: Michael WaltersThe ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969
Teeming (pouring) molten iron, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Iron is teemed from the crucible into moulds to make ingots
Churchill lathe in use, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Morris Minor and a Triumph Herald outside the Royal Insurance Building, Rotherham, s Yorks, 1962A Morris Minor and a Triumph Herald outside the Royal Insurance Building in Rotherham town Centre, South Yorkshire, 20 July 1962
Lifting a conveyor bridge, Manvers coal preparation plant, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. At the new Manvers coal preparation plant
Pig casting at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Pig iron being teemed (poured) into ingots at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in Rotherham
Womens clothes, ASDA Supermarket, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969
Rotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersRotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953
Morris J4 van at the Park Gate Iron and Steel Company, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A Morris J4 Van belonging to the British Oxygen technical service
Lathe workshop area, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964 ArtistLathe workshop area, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. An overview of the lathe workshop area where machining was undertaken on final stage in the production of the high
Office scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. ArtistOffice scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Ticker tape machines can be seen being operated by the female staff
Manvers coal preparation plant, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Manvers processed the coal from several of the surrounding pits, turning it into coke
Testing temperature of molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South YorkshireTesting the temperature of molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A steelworker tests the temperature of molten steel with an imersion pyrometer
Charging a furnace, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
The meat counter at the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. ArtistThe meat counter at the ASDA supermarket in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969
Tractor unit pulling an earth grading machine at a site near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1954. The Allis-Chalmers HD10W Tractor/Bulldozer was introduced in 1940
A Ford Anglia outside Asda (Queens) supermarket, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. Other period cars can be seen including an Austin Cambridge and a Vauxhall Victor
Interior of the pump House at Brookhouse Colliery in South Yorkshire, 13 Dec 1962Interior of the pump house at Brookhouse Colliery in South Yorkshire, 13 Dec 1962
West Indian workers at the GEC Iron Factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. ArtistWest Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 11th July 1962. Due to a shortage of available workers for the production lines at their cooker and fridge factory in Swinton
Steelworker at Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1964. An operator is seen using a scarfing gun to remove in imperfections from a steel casting
Steelworkers at Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1964. Removing the defects from the surface of a casting with a scarfing gun
Aerial view of the Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. The new Coal processing plant in the Dearne Valley near Rotherham was the National Coal Boards state of
Triple conveyors at Manvers Main coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1956
Manvers coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956Manvers coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, November 1956. Coke being pushed down the incline into the quenching pit
Construction of the reservoir, Manvers Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1955. A Priestman tracked crane at work during the construction of the reservoir at the colliery
Demolition work Manvers Main colliery, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, September 1956. Workers demolishing a chimney at the colliery, near Rotherham
Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, January 1957. A worker leans against what looks to be an early 1950s Ariel VB 600 side valve motorcycle
Engineers lifting steelwork into position, South Yorkshire, 1954. Artist: Michael WaltersEngineers lifting steelwork into position, South Yorkshire, 1954. During the construction of the Manvers coal preparation plant at Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham
Early 1950s Bedford M Tipper delivering aggregates to a building site, South Yorkshire, July 1954. The site was the National Coal Boards (NCB)
Teeming (pouring) molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955. Molten being teemed into ingots
Molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955. Molten steel runs into a vessel prior to being teemed into ingots
A blast furnace at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955. The company had been involved in the production of steel on the site since 1823
Mk 1 BMC Austin 1800 outside a tyre fitting bay in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1969. The Austin 1800, (or ADO17 to give it its official name)
Ford D Series tractor unit belonging to Mason Brothers of Rotherham, 1967. ArtistFord D Series tractor unit belonging to Mason Brothers of Rotherham, 1967. TWA 470F had just been purchased from local dealers TC Harrison
Danish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. ArtistDanish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. A shopkeeper in the South Yorkshire town of Wath upon Dearne explains the May offer from Danish Bacon
Working on a Drillmax machine, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964Engineer working on a Drillmax machine, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The finished products can be seen in the foreground
Cutting steel rods to length, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Students training at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A group of mechanical engineering students receiving training
Pouring molten iron into a Kaldo unit, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
A Bedford A3S tipper on the site of Manvers coal prep plant, South Yorkshire, 1955. The vehicle, registration number RLV 651
Henry Boot road roller and a Bedford A3S Tipper, 1955. Artist: Michael WaltersRoad roller and Bedford A3S tipper, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. A photograph taken on the site of the Manvers coal preparation plant showing vehicles belonging to Henry Boot Construction of
Immigrant workers on the cooker production line at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Due to a shortage of available workers for the production lines at their cooker
Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. ArtistCooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)
An Austin FF K160 lorry belonging to the General Electric Co, Swinton, 1963. ArtistAn Austin FF K160 lorry belonging to the General Electric Co, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. An Austin FF K160 truck beloning to the GEC (later to become Morphy Richards)
Spraying the ovens at Manvers coking works near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. An industrial spraying machine can be seen with a worker spraying the refractory linings in the ovens at the works
Spraying refractory linings at Manvers coking works, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Two workers with a machine spraying the refractory linings in the ovens at the works
Bar of the Cavalier pub, Ravenfield, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistBar of the Cavalier pub, Ravenfield, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for Ward & Sons showing a promotion for 80 Plus, a drink which it says will lift your Spirits
Urban regeneration, Cresswell Estate, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. A good example of post war urban regeneration in the South Yorkshire area
Checking finished castings at AT Green & Sons Ltd foundry, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. To create the smooth finishes to a casting, it is machined
Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The flashing is the excess steel which is left on the casting when the steel sets
Casting at AT Green & Sons steel foundry, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistCasting at AT Green & Sons steel foundry, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. A steelworker pours molten steel from the furnace as a mould is filled in the gackground
Quality checking a casting for a pump, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. AT Green & Sons ran a foundry in Northfield Lane in Rotherham
General view of the foundry, AT Green & Sons Ltd, South Yorkshire, Rotherham, 1963. AT Green & Sons ran a foundry in Northfield Lane in Rotherham
Refrigerators being assembled at the GEC in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistRefrigerators being assembled at the GEC factory in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Later to become Morphy Richards, the company transferred production from their Birmingham plant after the Second
The cooker assembly line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistThe cooker assembly line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. The final stages of cooker asembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)
