Steeplejack Collection

Steeplejacks working on the north west tower chimney of Battersea Power Station, August 1949

Steeplejack Fred Dibnah brought down the 100 foot Jamesons fireclay works chimney at Corbridge, Northumberland on 26 April 1987

Bristol Times, steeplejacks at work on the chimney at the Fry factory in Duck Lane, in charge is Mr E Clark of the Bristol firm W J Furse and Co Circa 1960s

Margaret Thatcher goes to Lambeth to help Mr. Jerry Hanley in by-election. Mrs. Thatcher up a ladder talks to Trainee Steeplejack Chris Cowland, aged 33, from Gosport, Hampshire

Aveling and Porter Road Roller DM 3079
Aveling & Porter BHO class Road Roller, regn. DM 3079, number: 7632. Built in 1912 by Aveling & Porter at Rochester, powered by a 5 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

"Wootton stood quite upright on the Pinnacle of the Steeple"(engraving)
3092272 " Wootton stood quite upright on the Pinnacle of the Steeple" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Steeplejacks scaling the dizzy heights of Messrs. Dampneys paint works chimney at Shieldfield, Newcastle, scene of the recent disastrous blaze. 23rd September 1937

A workmen cleaning the finial of the Queen Elizabeth Tower part of the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism and face lift of the clock tower. London, 23rd August 1956

Salisbury Cathedral being repaired. 1950 2 / 6 / 1950 024356 / 9
Salisbury Cathedral being repaired. 1950 2/6/1950 024356/9

Steeplejacks on the spire of All Saints Church, Poplar, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Steeplejacks on the summit of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Steeplejack Harry Walker spending his honeymoon on a rush job, painting the chimney stack at Battersea Power station. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Demolition of Kingsteignton Pottery chimney in October 1968

Mr C L Ager, steeplejack. 1922

Disused Chimney
July 1919: Steeplejack Jim Larkin demolishing a chimney. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Above The Traffic
circa 1958: Workmen from the Office of Works perch 70 feet above the ground to clean the horses heads of the quadriga statue on the Wellington Memorial at Londons Hyde Park Corner

A steeplejack at work on top of St Mary Cray church tower. 1935

Steeplejack Ascends Tower
Washington, D.C.: January 28, 1937 A steeple jack makes his ascent via ten foot ladder sections to replace a broken lighening rod atop the 285 foot tall chimney at the Benning power plant

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"Scaling Heights: The Fearless Steeplejacks of the Past" From the towering chimneys of Battersea Power Station to the iconic spires of St. Paul's Cathedral, steeplejacks have fearlessly conquered dizzying heights throughout history. These daredevils of the skies risked their lives to ensure that our architectural marvels stood tall and proud. In an era captured by the Bristol Times, we witness steeplejacks diligently working on the chimney at Fry factory in Duck Lane. Their unwavering dedication can also be seen as they tackle the north west tower chimney of Battersea Power Station, a testament to their skill and bravery. One name that resonates with this profession is Fred Dibnah, who brought down Jameson's 100-foot structure with his expertise. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of steeplejacks. Even political figures like Margaret Thatcher recognized their importance when she visited Lambeth to support Mr. Jerry Hanley during a by-election. It goes to show how integral these professionals were in maintaining our historical landmarks. An engraving depicts Wootton standing upright on a pinnacle atop a steeple - an image that perfectly captures both awe and admiration for these fearless individuals who seemed unfazed by vertigo-inducing heights. The Aveling and Porter Road Roller DM 3079 serves as a reminder that not all tasks required scaling great heights; sometimes it was about ensuring stability from ground level too. The All Saints Church spire in Poplar witnessed stepplejacks hard at work in 1926-1927, while St. Paul's Cathedral became their playground during those same years - proof that no challenge was too great for them. Messrs. Dampney's premises saw steeplejacks scaling even greater heights, showcasing their unmatched skills and determination in reaching inaccessible spots for maintenance purposes. Not only did they conquer man-made structures, but they also ensured the preservation of our historical landmarks.