Production Line Collection (page 6)

Easter will soon be here and of course all the kiddies will want their Easter eggs so the Glasgow firm of Macmillan and Monro are seeing they get them by turning out 3

Women manufacturing clothing on a production line. October 1954 P000015

Filling Cartridges at the United States Arsenal, at Watertown, Massachusetts (Harpers Weekly, Vol. V), July 20, 1861

Imported Silk Reeling Machine at Tsukiji in Tokyo, 4th month, 1872

Women Workers and the War... First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Women Workers and the War: drilling and assembling operations on fuses, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). From " The Great World War: A History", Volume VI, edited by Frank A Mumby

Women working in the Royal Army Clothing Factory, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC [Womens Army Auxiliary Corps] clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured

Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Women Workers for the War, c1914-1918, (c1920). Shell-making in one of the Scottish munition works. Women manufacturing shells in a factory during the First World War

Nulli Secundus 1
British Army Dirigible No 1 Nulli Secundus I / 1 Airship Under-Construction in its Hangar at Farnborough 1907 with Sand-Bags Ballast Date: 1907

Early Aerial-View of Hangars at the Royal Aircraft Facto?
Early Aerial-View of Hangars at the Royal Aircraft Factory Airfield Farnborough, UK in Mid- 1912 Date: 1912

Velveteen Cutting (w / c) (b / w photo)
XJF105874 Velveteen Cutting (w/c) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cornhill, London, 1840. Artist: WD Hornsby
Interior view of Purssells Kitchen, no 80 Cornhill, London, 1840; showing preparation and cooking of food, including biscuits and confectionery

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. Artist
Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)

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

The cooker assembly line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
The 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)

Bottling beer at Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Bottling beer at Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. The bottles are filled and the caps placed on them before proceeding along the production line to the labelling machine

The final process of bottling beer, Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The bottles have passed through the pasteurising machine and the labels are attached

Beer bottles being filled at Ward & Sons, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Beer bottles being filled at Ward & Sons, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Wards new bottling plant, near Rotherham, had the capacity to put labels on and to fill 8000 bottles per hour

The final stages of bottling whisky at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1960. The final process of the whisky blending where the bottles are filled, the tops fitted and the labels attatched

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

Detonator production, ICI plant, Denaby Main, South Yorkshire, 1962. Detonators were produced on the site for 70 years until the mid 1960s

Ward & Sons new soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Ward & Sons new soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Wards new bottling plant in Swinton, near Rotherham

Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. An overview of the final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton, near Rotherham

The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The GEC, which was formed in 1900, first acquired a factory in Swinton, near Rotherham

Ward & Sons soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Ward & Sons soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Swinton had a strong tradition of glass manufacture

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)

Great hall in Messrs Marshalls flax mill, Leeds, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Brick machines, 19th century. Bradley and Cravens brick machine and Claytons brick machine

A forge, ironworks, survey and weigh 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
A forge, ironworks, survey and weigh 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Part of the production line at Fords Highland Park factory, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c1914. The factory, 4.5 miles from the centre of Detroit was the first to make use of assembly-line techniques

Armour Companys pig slaughterhouse, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1892. One of the earliest production lines. Pigs walked up a ramp to the top of the building

Soldering bicycle parts in an American factory, c1900

Welding bicycle frames in an American factory, 1900

Bicycle manufacture, France, 1896. Shaping the wheel rims. The machinery is all driven from a central power source through belt-and-shafting

Tinman, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Case-makers, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Case-makers, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Interior of a Confectioner, 1751-1777. Artist: Valentina Baratti
Interior of a Confectioner, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Beaming hides for production of shoe leather, 1885
Beaming hides for production of shoe leather, USA. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine, 1885

Machine Room in a Steam Sewing Factory, 1854. This view is of Holloway, Crowe & Holloways clothing factory, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

EDITORIAL Interior Wolseley Motors, Birmingham in the 1930 s. Workers on a production line

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"From Carbodies to Shultons: A Glimpse into the World of Production Lines" The iconic Carbodies factory, responsible for producing The London Taxi, was a hub of activity as skilled workers meticulously crafted each vehicle. Step inside the Austin Assembly and witness the birth of automotive history as the Austin Mini production line at Longbridge came alive on March 10th, 1963. Body panels being spot-welded with precision showcased the dedication and craftsmanship that went into creating every car on Triumph Motorcycles' production line in Meriden circa 1955. Aston Martin Closes its doors after years of crafting exquisite cars fit for royalty, including those driven by Prince Charles himself. Mass Production revolutionized industries worldwide, allowing for increased efficiency and affordability while meeting growing consumer demands. New Models emerged from Massey's five-year development and planning process, showcasing their commitment to innovation in agricultural machinery. Solihull witnessed a historic moment as the millionth Land Rover rolled off its assembly line, marking a testament to British engineering excellence. The de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito FB-6 took flight thanks to meticulous assembly processes that ensured this legendary aircraft soared through the skies with grace and power. At Ferguson Television Factory in Enfield, dedicated ladies assembled televisions piece by piece, contributing to an era when television became a staple in households across Britain. Pollards Ice Cream factory captured hearts with delicious frozen treats during February 1973 in Newton Abbot, Devon – bringing joy one scoop at a time. Shultons Cosmetics factory stood proudly in Seaton Delaval as hardworking individuals created beauty products that enhanced people's lives throughout Northumberland. In these diverse settings across England's manufacturing landscape, production lines played an integral role in shaping industries and delivering quality products loved by many around the world.