Electrical Goods Collection

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

The new production line at the Philco Radio & Television Corporation factory in Perivale, London, where women on the production line are putting the finishing touches to a batch of the new Philco

Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. TVs are available to rent for 8 shillings and 3 pence per week for a 19 inch set. A window poster also advertises the new 625 line screen

Refrigerators being assembled at the GEC in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Refrigerators 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

GEC electrical goods assembly plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. The end of the fridge assembly line can be seen in the foreground, where the fridges are being packed for dispatch

West Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
West Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. A shortage of available labour in the early 1960s meant that West Indian workers had to be brought in

Fridge assembly at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Fridge assembly at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. Fridges roll off the end of the production line at the General Electric Co in Swinton (South Yorkshire)

Fridge assembly line at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. The assembly lines at the GEC factory (later to become Morphy Richards)

Advert for Western Electric Company wireless frame aerial sets, 1923. A print from The Magpie, 1923

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"Unveiling the Evolution of Electrical Goods: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the bustling streets of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1960, where Sugg Sports and Radio stood proudly on the vibrant High Street. The air was filled with anticipation as locals flocked to witness the latest advancements in electrical goods. Meanwhile, across South Yorkshire, specifically Mexborough, Snelsons electrical shop became a hub for innovation in 1963. Renowned artist Michael Walters captured this transformative era through his remarkable artwork that showcased not only technological progress but also its impact on society. In Swinton, South Yorkshire, the General Electric Company (GEC) assembly plant buzzed with activity. It was here that refrigerators were meticulously crafted and assembled by skilled hands. The year 1963 marked a turning point as these appliances took center stage in households across Britain. Diversity thrived within GEC's walls as West Indian workers contributed their talents to this thriving industry. In 1962, Michael Walters immortalized their invaluable presence through his artistry—a testament to unity amidst progress. The Philco Radio & Television Corporation factory located in Perivale boasted a new production line that revolutionized manufacturing techniques. This cutting-edge facility propelled electrical goods into an era of efficiency and quality like never before seen. Traveling back to Swinton in 1964 revealed yet another glimpse into GEC's relentless pursuit of excellence. Fridge assembly lines hummed with precision and dedication—each step carefully executed by skilled technicians who understood the significance of their craft. Rewinding further back to 1923 brings us an advert from Western Electric Company showcasing wireless frame aerial sets—an early example of how technology began weaving its way into our lives long ago. These captivating snapshots from history remind us how far we've come—the evolution forever shaping our world.