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Molten steel being poured into rail trucks at the Stanton Steelworks, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962
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Molten steel being poured into rail trucks at the Stanton Steelworks, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962
Molten steel being poured into rail trucks at the Stanton Steelworks, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962. The blast furnace at the steelworks. Iron production had taken place in the Ilkeston area since Roman times and after the construction of the areas first blast furnace in 1788 the area established itself as a centre for steel production. The Stanton Ironworks was created in 1846 when a Chesterfield man, Benjamin Smith and his son Josiah, brought three blast furnaces into production alongside the banks of the Nutbrook Canal. Five new furnaces were brought into production by 1987 and the site became known as the Old Works. The company experienced difficulties and a series of takeovers followed. It was eventually taken over by Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd and was merged with the Staveley Iron and Chemical Company Ltd in 1960 to form Stanton and Staveley, which was later incorporated into the British Steel Co. The company produced bomb casings and gun barrels during the Second World War in addition to a wide variety of other products, which included tube products, street furniture and tunneling components, which were used in the construction of the London Underground and the Mersey Tunnel. By the late 2000s the site was derelict and scheduled for demolition
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Stanton Steelworks, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. In 1962, molten steel is seen being poured into rail trucks at the blast furnace. The significance of this scene lies not only in its visual spectacle but also in the rich industrial heritage it represents. The Ilkeston area had been involved in iron production since Roman times, and with the establishment of the first blast furnace in 1788, it solidified itself as a hub for steel manufacturing. The Stanton Ironworks came into existence in 1846 when Benjamin Smith and his son Josiah brought three blast furnaces to life along the Nutbrook Canal. Over time, more furnaces were added to meet growing demands. By 1987, five new furnaces were operational at what became known as the Old Works site. However, financial difficulties plagued the company leading to several takeovers until it was eventually acquired by Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd. During World War II, Stanton Steelworks played a crucial role by producing bomb casings and gun barrels alongside an array of other products such as tube products used for construction projects like London Underground and Mersey Tunnel. Sadly, by the late 2000s, this once-thriving site fell into disrepair and faced imminent demolition. Nevertheless, this evocative image serves as a testament to an era when industry thrived here – where molten steel flowed freely through these rail trucks symbolizing both progress and resilience that defined Stanton Steelworks' legacy.
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