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Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal
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Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal
Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal, 33 and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works, walking the rails with a backdrop of the steelworks. 23rd June 1972
Brian Swindells
Sunday Mirror
Mirrorpix
Irlam
Greater Manchester
England
DM 72 6726
Media ID 21791171
© Mirrorpix
Closure Greater Manchester Industrial Irlam Lancashire Salford Steel 1972
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Irlam Steel Works: A Glimpse into the Lives of Hardworking Men". In this photo print, we are transported back to the bustling world of Irlam Steel works in Greater Manchester during the 1970s. The image captures four men walking along the railway tracks with the imposing steelworks serving as a powerful backdrop. From left to right, we see Stuart Johnson, a young and determined 24-year-old, Jack Hughes, a seasoned worker at 53 years old, Eric Teal at 33 years old, and Martin Kennedy leading the Workers Action Committee. The photograph encapsulates not only their physical presence but also their unwavering spirit amidst an era marked by industrial growth and eventual closure. These men symbolize generations of hardworking individuals who dedicated their lives to this vital industry that shaped Lancashire's landscape. Their faces tell stories of resilience and camaraderie as they navigate through towering structures that once echoed with clanging machinery. Each step on those rails represents countless hours spent laboring for a better future for themselves and their families. Taken on June 23rd in 1972 by Brian Swindells, this poignant image serves as a reminder of an era when steel was king in Salford. It pays homage to these unsung heroes who played an integral role in building our nation's industrial might. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember their sacrifices and honor their legacy.
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