Drawing Office Collection

Swindon Works Drawing Office, c. 1959
Swindon Works Drawing Office, c.1959

Retirement of Frederick George Sheldon
Draughtsman for the GWR and British Railways (Western Region) between 1915 and 1956

The Walker Engineering Laboratories at Liverpool; The Drawing Hall, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Walker Engineering Laboratories at Liverpool; The Drawing Hall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Female Tracer in the Drawing Office at Swindon Works, 1959
This image from 1959 shows a female tracer working in the Drawing Office at Swindon Works. A tracer was a skilled job. It involved tracing, with care and precision

The New Drawing-Office, at the Bank of England (engraving)
1096578 The New Drawing-Office, at the Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Drawing-Office, at the Bank of England)

The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1050736 The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works)

The New Building of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (b / w photo)
1051825 The New Building of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Messrs. Harland & Wolffs Drawing Office, Belfast, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Harland & Wolffs Drawing Office, Belfast, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Drawing office scene, Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Three exectutives in discussion in the drawing office

Drawing office at a Sheffield steel foundry, Edgar Allens, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Drawing office at Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Photography of the technical side of manufacturing was important as it conveyed a sense of the presision of

Swindon Works Drawing Office, 1932

Swindon Works Drawing Office, 1910

Swindon Works, Drawing Office Putting Team, 1955

Swindon Works, Drawing Office Cricket Team, c. 1906
Swindon Works, Drawing Office Cricket Team, c.1906

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"Preserving the Legacy: A Glimpse into Drawing Offices of the Past" Step back in time to c. 1959, where the Swindon Works Drawing Office was abuzz with creativity and innovation. Amongst its talented team, Frederick George Sheldon bid farewell as he embarked on a well-deserved retirement. In this male-dominated field, we catch a rare glimpse of history with a snapshot from 1959 showcasing a female tracer diligently working at the Swindon Works Drawing Office. Breaking barriers and proving that talent knows no gender boundaries. Traveling further back in time, an engraving takes us to The New Drawing-Office at the Bank of England. A hub of precision and meticulousness where plans were meticulously crafted for financial institutions. Venturing northwards to Newcastle-on-Tyne, we find ourselves amidst The Armstrong Gun Factory at Elswick Works through another captivating engraving. Witnessing skilled draftsmen shaping blueprints for powerful weaponry that would shape history. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers unveils its new building through a black-and-white photograph; it stands as a testament to progress and collaboration within drawing offices across various industries. Across borders in Belfast during 1930, Messrs. Harland & Wolffs' bustling drawing office showcases intricate designs that birthed iconic ships like Titanic - forever etched into maritime history. Journeying overseas once more, we land in Germany circa 1936 where fresh works are drawn up by diligent hands in an industrious drawing office scene. Capturing both ambition and dedication towards advancement. Closer to home in Sheffield's steel foundry owned by Edgar Allen's during 1964 - yet another vibrant drawing office scene unfolds before our eyes. Here, masterpieces were created on paper before being forged into magnificent structures that shaped cities. Swindon Works Drawing Office reveals itself again but this time transported back to 1932 - an era marked by architectural marvels and technological breakthroughs.