Industry And Work Collection

BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Engine production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Austin Mini body shells are spray painted in the paint shop on production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Newington Trawlers Ltd sidewinder trawler Warwick Deeping (H151) seen here leaving St Andrews Dock for the northern fishing grounds. 13th September 1956

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

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

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at the Swan Hunter Shipbuilders yard on the Tyne at Wallsend. 13th December 1977

Lace curtains seen here being manufactured at an unknown Nottingham factory. 14th March 1966

Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of the countless looms in the Axminster department. 18th April 1933

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Explorer seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock, Hull after a her voyage to the Icelandic fishing grounds. 16th June 1966

Harnessing this pony at Ashington Colliery are some of the boys who are being trained under a newly instituted scheme. 17th June 1941

The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963. A completed Austin Mini is driven on to a car transporter at Longbridge for delivery to a Austin showroom

The trawler Cape Palliser seen here leaving a busy St Andrews Dock, Hull for the Northern fishing grounds. 2nd September 1959

Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbour in December 1985

Sewing thread being manufactured at the Nottingham factory of Ws Godber. 30th August 1965

Frys Chocolate factory at Keynsham. Packing chocolates Mrs Ilene Sommhill of St George, Bristol who has worked for Frys for 13 years. And she still likes chocolate. 1st March 1967

Battersea Power Station turbine hall, London. 17th January 1934

Completed mobile cranes awaiting delivery at the Jones Crane factory, Letchworth, Circa November 1949

Motorcycle production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at Butterley. 15th September 1988

Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their shift. May 8th 1939

Evelyns School under construction, Yiewsley 1935

Bromley by Bow coal merchant Charles Franklin horses and cart delivery wagon takes a break and a drink of water from the trough during his delivery round in Bow. 3rd March 1955

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, one of the last miners underground holds a Davy lamp. Circa 1992

Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936

Charleson-Smith Trawlers Ltd trawler Stella Carina seen here leaving St Andrews Dock, Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 1st September 1959

St Andrews Steam Fishing Co Ltd trawler seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull. 13th January 1959

Thomas Hamling & Co Ltd trawler St Dominic seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock. 29th October 1958

Trawler, The Lord Mountevans seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 11th June 1954

The new trawler St Leger seen here being launched into the River Humber 20th July 1978

The Hellyer Brothers latest trawler Orsino see here leaving Hull for the Icelandic fishing grounds. 7th December 1966

A Blackburn Shark seaplane bound for the Portuguese Airforce seen here on the slipway of the Blackburn works at Brough on the Humber Estuary. 1935

The widening of the main Torquay to Paignton road at Gas Works Hill nearing completion

Pollards Ice Cream factory in February 1973. Newton Abbot, Devon

Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

King and Hutchings printers, Uxbridge circa 1932

Workers pouring out of the G. E. C. Foundry in Electric Avenue, Witton, Birmingham
Workers pouring out of the G.E.C. Foundry in Electric Avenue, Witton, Birmingham. Many stop at the newspaper vendor at the gates to buy a copy of the Birmingham Evening News. 2nd July 1963

Scaffolding erectors Martin Costello left and Fred Beasley at work on the stage for the forthcoming pop festival. 23rd June 1971

Pigeons in danger of a slip up. A bid to clean up part of Leicester around the Lloyds Bank Building in the High Street, Leicester

The Frys Chocolate factory at Keynsham 1st March 1967

Employees of the Heinz factory enjoying a soup luncheon. Harlesden, Brent, London. 19th September 1932

Battersea Power Station, London. 17th January 1934

One of the four iconic smokestack at Battersea Power Station, London. 17th January 1934

Engineer watching a bank of dials in the Control Hall of Battersea Power Station. These dials and gauges regulated the output of electricity from the power stations generators. 17th January 1934

Female workers putting lids on tins of Mansion Polish at Cherry Blossom Boot Polish and Mansion Polish Works, Chiswick, 12 November 1931

The new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Worker operating a pottery lathe in Doultons Pottery Factory, Lambeth, London. 5th April 1932

Female Hoover factory workers in a flower garden outside the factory building. Perivale, Ealing, London. 3rd September 1935

Production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Engines being assembled at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Female worker breaking jute in Dundee Jute Mill, Dundee, Scotland. 16 October 1931

The new production line at the Philco Radio & Television Corporation factory in Perivale, London

Worker at the HMV Radio and Gramophone factory at Hayes in Middlesex. 27th March 1953

Upholsterers seen here at work at the Greaves and Thomas furniture makers at their Amherst Works in Northwold Road, Clapton. 17th March 1953

Trainee mechanic seen here at work. Part of the Daily Herald Youth in Industry Feature 6th April 1954

Latex being cut for straps for corsets and girdles at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle being sewn at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle manufacture at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949 Straps being attached to a girdle

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

Workers at K & L Steel Founders and Engineer Limited seen here preparing a cast for the manufacture of mobile crane components, Letchworth. Circa November 1949

A worker at K & L Steel Founders and Engineer Limited seen here preparing a furnace for the casting of mobile crane components, Letchworth. Circa November 1949

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton seen here trimming shoes 26th April 1956

Shoes being finished and trimmed at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Women night workers at Texas Instruments Ltd in Bedford Circa February 1970. Workers seen here grading transistors and integrated circuit boards

Women part time workers on the production lines at the Lesney toy factory, Hackney Wick, London, assembling Matchbox die cast metal toy cars. 5th June 1968

Construction of air raid shelters in Birkenhead Park. 24th September 1938

The North East paddle tug Eppleton Hall, seen here under restoration at Harrisons Repair Yayd, Bill Quay, before its voyage to the USA. 15th July 1969

Midlands munitions factory 3rd October 1939 A party of London and Provincial journalists, including the representatives of important foreign newspapers

Theres a look of keen anticipation on the faces of these Bevin Boys about to make their first descent of the Moirrison Pit. 19th January 1944

Boy trainees get their lamps before going below to the Ashington Colliery Companys underground school. 30th April 1942

Bevin Boys attendng the Annefield Plain pit school seen leaving the Morrison Pit after descending the mine. 23rd January 1944

A group of workmen at Doigs Grimsby yard in the 1920s

Quality control at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here inspecting the front forks for BSA motorcycles. Circa 1965

Quality Control at the end of the production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Machinist at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here manufacturing front forks for BSA motorcycles. Circa 1965

Denham and Hargreaves Hat Factory, Atherstone. Circa 1960. Circa 1960

The the luxury liner Vistafjord under construction at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter on the Tyne. 27th January 1972

A worker at the pencil manufacturers Chambers factory in Stapleford, seen here loading pencils in to a stamping machine which will place the companys name and logo on the finished product

Woman operating a hank to cone machine at the factory of J Henry Smith, Cooper Street, Nottingham. 9th May 1966

Painting being manufactured at the Beardill Victoria Works in The Wells Road, Nottingham. 20th February 1965

Bilston Pottery 1958 A worker inspects the controls for the electrical operated kiln at the Bilston Pottery

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Capturing the Essence of Industry and Work: A Glimpse into the Past" Carpet Traders Limited, Kidderminster. A woman worker seen here operating one of their state-of-the-art looms, weaving intricate patterns that adorn countless homes. Engine production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973 - The heart and soul of British engineering showcased as skilled workers meticulously assemble powerful engines that would propel dreams on two wheels. A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt - Passing down generations-old techniques, these artisans create exquisite shawls that embody craftsmanship and tradition. Lace curtains seen here being manufactured at an unknown Nottingham factory - Delicate threads intertwine under skilled hands to produce ethereal lace curtains that add elegance to any home. The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963 Body panels being spot-welded together by dedicated workers who played a pivotal role in revolutionizing urban mobility with this iconic car. Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory in Meriden circa 1955 - Skilled craftsmen meticulously assemble each component to create powerful machines that ignite a sense of freedom on open roads. The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock- Weather-beaten fishermen unload their bountiful catch after braving treacherous waters; their hard work sustains coastal communities and fills dinner tables around the world. Brixham fishing boats in the outer harbor in December 1985- Against tumultuous waves, brave fishermen set sail before dawn's light to provide fresh seafood for families far from shore; their resilience fuels coastal economies. A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton cutting out a leather shoe upper- With precision and expertise, talented shoemakers shape raw materials into fashionable footwear, blending style and comfort.