Welders Collection

Women workers, World War I
British women aeroplane workers in the Midlands, acetylene welding frame lugs for planes during World War I

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the bars previous to coiling, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Viva Paris. Pierre Cardins suit in white wool gabardine (by Fournier) single-breasted with an officer collar and a front panel of semi-circular cutouts

Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho)
3112148 Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Picture shows 2 (two) welders. They are each standing behind gas canisters, and jokingly letting the components line up with their eyes and mouths

Two top welding students from Cleveland represented the North-East at a national competition in Birmingham. Anthony Jobson, 20, who works part-time for a Peterlee firm and Stephen Phillips

WW2 Women working as welders in a shipyard 1942

WW2 Wives of naval men working as painters in a shipyard 1942 Women Holding Paintbrushes

Welders working on pipe
bending, bent over, close up, close-up, closeup, copy space, day, detail, equipment, fix, fixing, half-length, hard hats, hazard, kneeling, masks, metal, negative space, outdoor, pipe, product

Women welders at work, WW1
Women welders at work on pieces of metal at a school opened at Notting Hill Gate by the Womens Service Branch of the London Society for Womens Suffrage during the First World War

Women welding bomb cases, WW1
Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War. Date: 1916

White wool suit by Cardin
A white wool garbardine suit by Cardin. It is single-breasted with an officer collar and a front panel of semi-circular cutouts and is worn with a welders helmet in white felt. Date: 1966

Queen Mary Ocean Liner work begins
Full Steam Ahead. John Brown & Company in Clydebank in Scotland, begin the major task of constructing Queen Mary Ocean Liner then know as Hull Number 534

Women training in aeroplane construction, WW1
In workshops provided by the London Society for Womens Suffrage women are trained in aeroplane construction. They are pictured using acetylene blow-pipes for welding metal parts. Date: 1915

Manufacture of instruments. Establishment of M. Gautrot. Workshop welders and pavillonneurs. engraving 1855

Manufacture of instruments. Establishment of M. Gautrot. Workshop welders and pavillonneurs. engraving 1855

Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), American engineer
Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), American electrical engineer. He moved from England to the USA when young. After graduating, he taught chemistry and physics

Installation of the roof for a liquid methane tank
Two welders, standing on a scaffold, use spanners to tighten the nuts securing sections of the centrepoint of a large domed roof for an aluminium liquid methane tank at Canvey Island

Seam welding under arc lighting
A stunning composition photograph of two welders seam welding the domed aluminium roof of a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Building the roof of a liquid methane tank
Two welders work on the domed aluminium roof of a large liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Welders: Pioneering Women Shaping History through Metal" In the midst of World War I, women workers emerged as unsung heroes, breaking barriers and defying societal norms. Among them were the fearless women welding bomb cases, their sparks lighting up the dark times with resilience and determination. Viva Paris. Pierre Cardin's iconic white wool gabardine suit, crafted by Fournier, symbolized elegance amidst chaos. As acetylene welders in 1917 donned this timeless attire, they fused artistry with craftsmanship to create masterpieces that stood the test of time. With unwavering dedication, welders worked tirelessly on pipes that connected nations and brought progress. Their skilled hands shaped a world where infrastructure flourished and dreams became reality. The Queen Mary Ocean Liner marked a new chapter as work began under the watchful eyes of these talented women welders during World War I. They fearlessly embraced challenges head-on while leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. Beyond gender stereotypes, women took flight in aeroplane construction during WWI. Training relentlessly alongside their male counterparts, they proved that strength knows no boundaries when it comes to shaping aviation's future. Picture-perfect moments captured two welders standing tall behind gas canisters - symbols of power and precision. In each spark ignited by their torches lay a testament to their expertise and commitment to excellence. Cleveland's top welding students showcased their skills at a national level - representing not just themselves but also embodying the spirit of Northeastern pride. Through dedication and hard work, they exemplified how passion for craftsmanship transcends geographical borders. As World War II raged on in 1942 shipyards across the nation buzzed with activity; it was here that brave women stepped into traditionally male-dominated roles as welders. With grit and determination coursing through their veins, they welded together ships that would carry hope across tumultuous seas.