Welder Collection (page 2)

World War Two, Grace Shults at a welding smiths work assembling farm wagons at Great Yeldham, Essex. 28th February 1944

Margaret Thatcher visiting Gateshead NEI Power Engineering complex, Ian Scott demonstrates a welding machine

John Lang welding in 1980

Striking a blow for womens lib is trainee welder Michelle Leach

Overalls are the latest fashion for (left to right) Michelle Leach, Joanne Grainger, Susan childs, Shirley Coates, Carol McKie and Shirley Donnelly, apprentices at Head Wrightsons Teeside

Smiling Welder Date: 1945

Craftsman puts finishing touches to replica suit of armour
Sparks fly as a skilled craftsman puts the finishing touches to a replica suit of armour with conquistador-style morion in his workshop in Birmingham, England Date: 1992

Men welding, Charlton Central Repair Depot, London, 1932. Men using butt and spot welder to repair tram parts. The welder is wearing a bowler hat

Welding a dragline bucket, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Dragline buckets are used in the excavation of raw materials from quarries in addition to being used in the dredging

A rotary kiln section being welded in preparation for installation, Steetley, Nottinghamshire, 1962. The large ring in the centre of the cylinder is the kiln tyre which would eventually be supported

Welding an industrial drying unit, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962

Construction of deep sea inspection chambers, Markham & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1966. A welder at work on a deep sea inspection chamber being built for the North Sea oil industry

Rivetting, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Rivetting, 1941. Men at work in the shipyard. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. Artist: Stanley Spencer
Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

Welding bicycle frames in an American factory, 1900

Welding a bicycle frame, France, 1896. The frame is suspended over a forge as a worker applies a welding rod

A welder using a blow-torch. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Stow college Glasgow 1946. Electric Welding by John Berwick of Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland

Sculptress Jennifer Mole (29) from Edinburghs Telfer College. October 1997

Mrs Violet Nixon works in a Yorkshire Foundry metal industry September 1947

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Robot woman using blowtorch on vault door

Welsh Guards
One of 34 photographs associated with the Welsh Guards, 1950-1969.Showing canteen; sign-writer; carpenters; drivers; machine gunners; firing mortars; sport; welder; mess waiters

Women welders at a shipyard in Richmond, California, at work on the construction of the Liberty ship S. S
WORLD WAR II: WELDERS, 1943. Women welders at a shipyard in Richmond, California, at work on the construction of the Liberty ship S.S. George Washington Carver, 1943. Photographed by E.F. Joseph

Welder in action at J & F Pool Ltd, Hayle, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

TENNESSEE: WELDER, 1942. Portrait of a welder at the Douglas Dam in Tennessee, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1942

WELDING STUDENT, 1942. Young woman learning to weld at a vocational school, United States. Photograph by Howard Liberman, July 1942

CHICAGO: WELDING, 1942. A welder working in the roundhouse at the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: WELDER, 1942. A welder at the Chicago and North Western Railway Company locomotive shops in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

WELDER, 1942. Working on the Douglas Dam in Sevier County, Tennessee. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, June 1942

WELDERS, 1942. Employees of the Combustion Engineering Company making boilers for a ship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, June 1942

WELDER, 1942. An employee of the Combustion Engineering Company making boilers for a ship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Photograph by Alfred T. Palmer, June 1942

NEW JERSEY: WELDER, c1943. Petrina Moore, a Cherokee Native American, and a welder at the Todd Hoboken dry dock in New Jersey

WWII: WOMEN WELDERS at the Landers, Frary and Clark Plant, New Britain, Connecticut. Photographed, 1943, by Gordon Parks

Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod
Pacific Ocean, January 31, 2013 - Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod to mend the hinge of a quick-acting watertight door handle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Vintage World War II poster of a welder working to aid the war effort. It reads, The hum of the motor... the pound of the punch press... the rat-a-tat-tat of the riveter... the flash of the welder

A Sailor cuts out a steel plate
Atlantic Ocean, January 28, 2005 - A Sailor cuts out a steel plate for replacement in a fire station aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)

Hull Maintenance Technician welds scrap metal
Arabian Gulf, February 9, 2012 - Hull Maintenance Technician welds scrap metal aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

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"Welder: The Unsung Heroes of Industrial Progress" In times of war and peace, welders have played a crucial role in shaping our world. From the World War I era to the present day, their skills have been essential in various industries, leaving an indelible mark on history. During World War I, women workers stepped up to fill the void left by men who went off to fight. In American munitions factories, they fearlessly welded bomb casings with precision and determination, proving that gender was no barrier when it came to contributing to the war effort. Fast forward to World War II; posters like "Soldiers Without Guns" captured the essence of welders' importance. With oxy-acetylene welding techniques at their disposal, these skilled individuals joined forces with soldiers on the front lines. Their work ensured that tanks were battle-ready and ships remained seaworthy even under enemy fire. The aftermath of wars brought new challenges for welders as they transitioned into peacetime roles. As shown in Ben Shahn's iconic poster "For Full Employment After the War, " welders were encouraged not only to continue their craft but also actively participate in democracy through voting during presidential elections. Welding continued its transformative journey beyond warfare too. The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge showcased how body panels were spot-welded together with meticulous care on March 10th, 1963. This symbolized a shift towards mass production methods that would shape modern manufacturing processes forever. But welding wasn't limited solely to factories or assembly lines; it extended beneath waves as well. Divers working underwater used their expertise in arc welding techniques while repairing ship hulls deep below sea level - yet another testament to their adaptability and versatility. Even closer home, Consett Steelworks being demolished in 1981 marked both an end and a beginning for welders. As one chapter closed, new opportunities arose for these skilled professionals to contribute their expertise in the ever-evolving industrial landscape.