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Crewe Locomotive Works OP03599
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Crewe Locomotive Works OP03599
Crewe Locomotive Works, Forge Street, Crewe, Cheshire. From the L G Fisher Collection, photographed in 1910. A man in a laboratory estimating carbon in a sample of steel
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This print from the Historic England Archive takes us back in time to 1910, capturing a moment of scientific exploration and industrial ingenuity. The image showcases the Crewe Locomotive Works OP03599, located on Forge Street in Crewe, Cheshire. It is part of the renowned L G Fisher Collection. In this remarkable scene, we witness a man engrossed in his work within a laboratory setting. With precision and expertise, he carefully estimates the carbon content in a sample of steel. His meticulous examination speaks volumes about the dedication and attention to detail required for advancements in engineering and metallurgy during that era. The photograph serves as a testament to the significant role played by scientists and researchers at Crewe Locomotive Works. Their tireless efforts were instrumental in shaping railway technology and pushing boundaries within the industrial landscape. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that this image encapsulates not only technical prowess but also an amalgamation of disciplines such as chemistry and metallurgy. It symbolizes how various fields converged to fuel progress within engineering practices. Through this evocative visual narrative provided by Historic England Archive, we are transported back over a century ago when innovation was thriving amidst steam-filled workshops like those found at Crewe Locomotive Works.
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