Fitters Collection

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Poster advertising Pollards Storefitters, showing workmen busy with their carpentry. 20th century

Construction of Concorde
Engineers and fitters work on a section of one of the wings of the first prototype Concorde, 001, at the St. Martin, Toulouse, plant of Sud-Aviation, France. Date: 1967

Concorde Construction
The first prototype Concorde, 001, taking shape at the St. Martin Sud-Aviation factory Toulouse, France. Date: 1967

Photograph of Fitters Arms, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Fitters local protection
Photograph: Fitters local protection. Shows a White scout car fitted with a gun and a number of men lying on the ground aiming machine guns to the left of the photograph

Northampton Shoe Making factory, 1869
3478849 Northampton Shoe Making factory, 1869; (add.info.: Northampton Shoe Making: Middleman's factory. 1869. Middleman took work in from larger factories)

WW2 - Panther Aero Engine
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force fitters working on a Panther aero-engine. Date: circa 1940s

RMS Olympic - document regarding blades
RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

Frank Staines and Co, Ld (b / w photo)
3650593 Frank Staines and Co, Ld (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Staines and Co, Ld)

Gas-Fitter (engraving)
2801974 Gas-Fitter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Fitter. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

R. A. F. AT Advanced airfield in Italy. R. A. F. fitters busily at work on an aircraft
R.A.F. AT Advanced airfield in Italy. R.A.F. fitters busily at work on an aircraft on an advanced airfield in Italy. The potential Christmas dinners stroll around unconcernedly. 29th November 1945

Four lines in South London are being fitted with trams by the London County Council, here you can see workmen working during the night to fit the electric lines. Date: 1902

The High Street, Lewisham, south east London. Date: 1904

Bungalows, Tarquah Mines, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Bungalows for fitters and miners, Tarquah (Tarkwa) Mines, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1910

Australians Make Planes
Australian Air Force fitters overhauling planes. In every state of Australia rapid provision was made to train RaF recruits at technical and engineering colleges. Date: 1940s

Borstal Inmates
Inmates in various scenes from at an unidentified Borstal - the poultry yard, gymnasium, bakery, and a party of plumbers and fitters. Date: circa 1926

Women War Work WW1 Women Fitters
Lithograph by Archibald Standish Hartrick (1864-1950), one of a set of twelve published in December 1918. The lithographs were issued in a portfolio entitled, Playing the Game, War Work 1914-1918

Advertisement for W. Weddle and Son. Glaziers, Gas and Water Fitters, Hunters Bar
Image from Ecclesall Church, Sheffield [information booklet], c. 1928.Local Studies ref. PAMP 362 SQ

Seamen fitters training at an aerodrome known as HMS Kestrel during WW2

Solar power, photovoltaic panels being fitted on house roof, near Chipping, Lancashire, England, november

Fitters shop, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Scene in the fitters workshop at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset
The fitters workshop at Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

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"Fitters: The Unsung Heroes Behind Every Successful Project" From the construction of iconic landmarks like Concorde to the meticulous craftsmanship of Bar Fitters, they have played a crucial role in shaping our world. In an old advert by Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, we catch a glimpse of their expertise as they proudly advertise their services. Meanwhile, Pollards Storefitters entice customers with a captivating poster showcasing their impeccable workmanship. The photograph capturing Fitters Arms in Brighton, Sussex reminds us that even local establishments owe their charm to these skilled individuals. Their dedication to detail is not limited to aesthetics alone; it extends to ensuring safety and security through fitters' local protection initiatives. During World War II, they were instrumental in maintaining the powerful Panther Aero Engine used by Allied forces. This vital contribution helped secure victory on multiple fronts. A document regarding blades for RMS Olympic further highlights the precision required in fitting components together seamlessly. M Garding & Sons stationery store in Leek catered to these meticulous needs with its reliable supplies. Frank Staines and Co's black-and-white photo serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of fitter craftsmanship throughout history. Whether it be gas-fitting or other intricate tasks, these professionals leave no stone unturned when it comes to providing quality service. Even transportation infrastructure has benefited from fitter expertise. London County Council's ambitious project saw four South London lines being fitted with trams – a feat made possible by the skillful hands of dedicated fitters. So next time you admire an architectural marvel or enjoy seamless functionality at your favorite establishment, remember that behind every success story lies the tireless efforts of talented fitters who bring dreams into reality.