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Molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955
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Molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955
Molten steel, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955. Molten steel runs into a vessel prior to being teemed into ingots. As with most UK steel producers, the company was nationalised in 1948. The company had been involved in the production of steel for a wide variety of uses, including the mining industry and armour plate for the shipping industry. The company also produced the steel for Brunels ship, the Great Eastern. The picture was taken prior to the company being bought by the Tube investments Co in 1956
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1950s County Fifties Foundry Iron And Steel Industry Manufacturing Michael Michael Walters Molten Park Gate Iron And Steel Company Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pouring Rotherham South Yorkshire Steel Steelworker Steelworks Vessel Walters Yorkshire
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This print captures a moment in time at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, back in April 1955. The intense heat of molten steel can be seen flowing into a vessel before being poured into ingots. This image provides a glimpse into the industrial prowess of the UK steel industry during this era. The Park Gate Iron & Steel Co was one of many British steel producers that were nationalized in 1948. Prior to its acquisition, the company played a significant role in supplying steel for various purposes, including mining equipment and armor plate for ships. Notably, they provided the steel for Brunel's iconic ship, the Great Eastern. In this photograph taken by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , workers can be seen attentively observing the pouring process. Their dedication to their craft is evident as they ensure that each pour is executed with precision. It is worth noting that this picture was taken just before Tube investments Co acquired Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in 1956. The historical significance of this image lies not only within its depiction of skilled labor but also as a testament to an important chapter in Britain's industrial history.
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