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Engineers working at Husband & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1962
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Engineers working at Husband & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1962
Engineers working at Husband & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1962. The engineers are assembling a giant worm screw drive for a radio telescope at Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall into its housing. Sir Charles Husband CBE (1908-1983) was the founder of Husband & Co, Consulting Engineers, and was involved in the design of the radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank and Goonhilly Downs
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Chesterfield Derbyshire Engineer Engineering Hanging Hook Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Screw Walters
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This print captures a moment in time at Husband & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire in 1962. A group of skilled engineers can be seen diligently working together to assemble a colossal worm screw drive for a radio telescope at Goonhilly Downs in Cornwall. The man behind this remarkable engineering feat is none other than Sir Charles Husband CBE, the visionary founder of Husband & Co, Consulting Engineers. Sir Charles Husband's expertise extended far beyond this project; he played an integral role in designing the renowned radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank and Goonhilly Downs. His contributions to the field of engineering have left an indelible mark on British history. In this image, we witness the dedication and precision that defined these engineers' work ethic. With focused expressions and meticulous attention to detail, they skillfully maneuver each component into its housing. The atmosphere inside the factory is one of industriousness as these men collaborate seamlessly amidst hanging hooks and machinery. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this snapshot transports us back to an era when Britain was at the forefront of technological advancements. It serves as a tribute not only to these hardworking individuals but also to their significant contribution towards shaping our country's scientific landscape.
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