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Antique Framed Print : British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
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British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
Redcar
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21693298
© Mirrorpix
British Steel Corporation Hard Hats Industrial Nationalised Redcar And Cleveland Steel Teesside Urban
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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British Steel Corporation, Redcar, lighting the blast furnace. 12th October 1979
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant moment in British industrial history. The image captures the intense atmosphere at the heart of the steel industry as workers gather around to witness the ignition of a blast furnace on that fateful day in 1979. The scene is filled with gritty determination and resilience, symbolizing an era when Britain's steel production was nationalized under the British Steel Corporation (BSC). Men clad in hard hats stand united against a backdrop of towering machinery and urban landscapes, showcasing their unwavering commitment to this vital sector. Redcar and Cleveland's Teesside region served as one of Britain's key steel manufacturing hubs during this time. This photograph not only immortalizes an important milestone for BSC but also pays tribute to countless individuals who dedicated their lives to keeping Britain's industrial flame burning bright. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of our nation's industrious spirit and collective strength. It encapsulates an era where heavy industry played a pivotal role in shaping communities while providing livelihoods for many hardworking men. Let this evocative image transport you back to an age when steel forged nations, reminding us all that progress is built upon foundations laid by those who dared to dream big amidst clouds of smoke and sparks flying high.
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