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Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961
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Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961
Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel. These rings hold the individual sections of the barrel compressed and in turn, the fluid inside swells the wood to create a a leakproof vessel. A lot of the barrels used by the whisky industry in the UK were obtained second hand from the Bourbon industry in the US
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Alcohol Barrel Barrel Maker Barrels Cask Cooper Drinks Industry Factory Worker Flat Cap Hammer Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Sheffield South Yorkshire Walters Whisky Wiley And Co Headgear
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This photograph captures a moment in time at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1961. The skilled art of coopering is showcased as a worker from the bonded warehouse meticulously hammers rings into place on a whiskey barrel. These rings play a crucial role in compressing the individual sections of the barrel, ensuring that the fluid inside swells the wood to create an impermeable vessel. Interestingly, this image sheds light on an intriguing aspect of the whisky industry in the UK during that era. Many of these barrels were actually acquired second hand from the Bourbon industry in the United States. This cross-continental exchange adds another layer to this snapshot's historical significance. The photo exudes an industrial atmosphere with its monochrome palette and showcases both craftsmanship and labor-intensive work. The factory worker dons a traditional flat cap while focusing intently on his task, highlighting his dedication to his profession. Taken by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this image offers us a glimpse into British manufacturing history and pays homage to those who played vital roles behind-the-scenes within this thriving drinks industry. It serves as a reminder of how intricate processes like coopering contributed to creating quality products enjoyed by countless individuals throughout Britain and beyond during that time period.
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