Steel Industry Collection

North Sheffield marked with bombing targets, c. 1940
Full title: Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets, c. 1940 Original at Sheffield Libraries: y06718

William Jessop and Sons Ltd and J. J. Savile and Co Ltd. long service award, 1949
Full title: Long service certificate awarded to William Reynolds by the directors of William Jessop and Sons Ltd and J.J. Savile

Sheffield steel industry
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u07977

Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Sheffield - view outside old Bessemer shop
Showing appearance of blast as seen from outside. Billets in foreground are stacked near the side of No. 1 Mill (opposite Bessemer). From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y03994

Running a Large Steel Ingot at Cammel Lairds, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1916
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00539

Cyclops Works, Sheffield, Yorkshire, tilting tool steel, 1918
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00541

Davy Brothers Ltd. Park Iron Works, Sheffield
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s09878

Artists Impression of M and H Armitage and Co. Mousehole Forge, River Rivelin
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: w02075

Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (see detail 157311)
CHT164036 Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (see detail 157311) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (detail, see 164036)
CHT157311 Factories at Le Creusot in 1848, 1855 (oil on paper) (detail, see 164036) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Tapping a Steel Furnace, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Tapping a Steel Furnace, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796308 The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Trusts)

Thomas Turton and Sons, Sheaf Works, Cadman Street and Maltravers Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1858
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s09764

A slab of steel rolls down the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

A catenary is seen on a train locomotive parked at a so-called train cemetery inside a
A catenary is seen on a train locomotive parked at a so-called " train cemetery" inside a marshalling yard in Sotteville-Les-Rouen, near Rouen, France, April 12, 2018

Yorkshire Coal Exchange members visit to Hadfields Ltd. East Hecla Works, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1938
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13493

Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962. Iron production had taken place in the Ilkeston area since Roman times

The iron and steel works at Barrow, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

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Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. Foundry Workers, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1908
Colourised from a black and white original. Original at Sheffield Libraries: y03987

Scale flies off of a steel coil as it is unrolled on the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

Horns of a train locomotive which is parked at a so-called train cemetery are seen
Horns of a train locomotive which is parked at a so-called " train cemetery" are seen inside a marshalling yard in Sotteville-Les-Rouen, near Rouen, France, April 12, 2018

A metal construction is welded at the Ariel Metal steel trader warehouse in Podolsk outside Moscow, Russia February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A steel coil is unrolled on the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

Water and steam fly off of a slab of steel rolls down the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

A worker arranges steel structures at construction site of apartment in Hanoi
A worker arranges steel structures at a construction site of an apartment in Hanoi June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM - Tags: BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Water runs off a steel coil as it is unrolled on the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO
Steam rolls off a slab of steel as it rolls down the line at the Novolipetsk Steel PAO steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk

Manufacture of cutlery: cast ingot in a mold, 1904 (engraving)
ELD4933002 Manufacture of cutlery: cast ingot in a mold, 1904 (engraving) by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of cutlery)

Andrew Carnegie, 1910 (b/w photo)
5974310 Andrew Carnegie, 1910 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah. The new plant will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill which will soon turn out steel for the war needs, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Coke being pushed into a quenching car, Hanna... Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. 1942
Coke being pushed into a quenching car, Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich

Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Coporation, stock pile of coal and... Detroit, Mich. 1942
Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Coporation, stock pile of coal and iron ore, Detroit, Mich

Coal feeders on tip of coke ovens... of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Coal feeders on tip of coke ovens, Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich

Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. Coal tower atop coal ovens

Bessemer converter (iron into steel), Allegheny Ludlum Steel[e] Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. (1941?)
Bessemer converter (iron into steel), Allegheny Ludlum Steel[e] Corp. Brackenridge, Pa

Back into production go these carloads... Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa
Back into production go these carloads of scrap metal, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. The melting of alloy steels for defense work requires that steel mill scrapyards such as this be

White-hot steel pours like water from a 35-ton electric furnace, Allegheny Ludlum Steele
White-hot steel pours like water from a 35-ton electric furnace, Allegheny Ludlum Steel[e] Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. The finest quality steels and alloys are produced in these furnaces

Ladle of molten iron is poured into... Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. (1941?)
Ladle of molten iron is poured into an open hearth furnace for conversion into steel, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. Note the safety latch on the crane hook

Drill press operator, Allegheny Ludlum Steel[e] Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. 1941?. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Drill press operator, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa

Slag run-off from one of the open hearth furnaces... Republic Steel Corp. Youngstown, Ohio, 1941
Slag run-off from one of the open hearth furnaces of a steel mills, Republic Steel Corp. Youngstown, Ohio. Slag is drawn off the furnace just before the molten steel is poured into ladles for

A scene in a steel mill, Republic Steel, Youngstown, Ohio, 1941. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
A scene in a steel mill, Republic Steel, Youngstown, Ohio. Molten iron is blown in an Eastern Bessemer converter to change it to steel for war essentials

Slag run-off from open hearth furnace, Republic Steel Corp. Youngstown, Ohio, 1941. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Slag run-off from open hearth furnace, Republic Steel Corp. Youngstown, Ohio

Blast furnaces and iron ore at the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation mills, Etna, Pennsylvania

Iron ore piles and blast furnaces, Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation mill, Etna, Pa. 1941. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Iron ore piles and blast furnaces, Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation mill in Etna, Pennsylvania

Blast furnace at Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation mill in Etna, Pennsylvania, 1941. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Blast furnace at Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation mill in Etna, Pennsylvania

Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day... Columbia Steel Co
Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day at the big construction operations for a new steel plant which will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

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The steel industry has long been a vital part of Sheffield's history, shaping the city and its people in more ways than one. From the North Sheffield marked with bombing targets during World War II to the iconic Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. , this industry has left an indelible mark on the landscape. One can imagine the hustle and bustle outside the old Bessemer shop at Brown Bayleys Steel Works Ltd. , where workers toiled tirelessly to produce high-quality steel. The sight of a large steel ingot being run at Cammel Lairds in 1916 showcases both the sheer size and power of this industry. At Cyclops Works in Sheffield, Yorkshire, tilting tool steel was crafted with precision in 1918. This attention to detail is evident even in historical depictions such as Factories at Le Creusot in 1848 and 1855, captured beautifully on paper. Davy Brothers Ltd. 's Park Iron Works stood as a testament to innovation and progress within the steel industry. Meanwhile, William Jessop and Sons Ltd. And J. J. Savile & Co Ltd. 's long service award from 1949 exemplifies dedication that spanned generations. Artists' impressions transport us back to M & H Armitage & Co. 's Mousehole Forge by River Rivelin, showcasing not only industrial prowess but also how nature coexisted alongside these factories. No discussion about the steel industry would be complete without mentioning Andrew Carnegie - "The King of Trusts. " His influence extended far beyond Sheffield, leaving an enduring legacy that still resonates today. Finally, Thomas Turton & Sons' Sheaf Works serves as a reminder of how this industry shaped entire streetscapes like Cadman Street and Maltravers Street back in 1858.