Fluorescent Tube Collection

Barnsley Co-op, Park Road branch interior, South Yorkshire, 1961. The interior of the Park Road branch of the Barnsley Co-op, showing an interesting variety of early 1960s products

Barnsley Co-op, Kendray branch interior, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Barnsley Co-op, Kendray branch interior, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. The interior of the Kendray branch of the Barnsley Co-op, showing a nice variation of early 1960s products

View of the canteen at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, 1964. Artist
View of the canteen, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The canteen provided meals for the steelworkers

Office scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Office scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Ticker tape machines can be seen being operated by the female staff

Barnsley Co-op, interior of the Jump Branch, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. A photograph for the Barnsley Co-op showing the interior of their their new outlet in the village of Jump

Mens clothes shop interior, Alexandre of Oxford Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The interior of the Mexborough branch of Alexandre of Oxford Street

Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield Factory office, 1963. Artist
Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield factory office, South Yorkshire, 1963. scene in the offices of the Edgar Allen Steel Company

Hairdressers at work, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph was commissioned by the company who manufactured the Formica wipe down surfaces

Hairdressing salon, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. The easy clean marble effect formica was popular during the 1960s and this photograph was taken to advertise the product

Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The well laid out shelves display a varied selection of goods from the period

Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The Co-op pioneered the new generation of self-service shops in the postwar years and this is a good example

Doncaster North Bus Station car park, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Doncaster North bus station car park, 1967. The new multi-storey car park above the bus station provided improved parking facilities for the town centre

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"Bringing Light to South Yorkshire: The Fluorescent Tube Chronicles" Step back in time to the Barnsley Co-op, Park Road branch interior in 1961. As you enter, the vibrant glow of fluorescent tubes illuminates the space, casting a bright and inviting ambiance upon shoppers as they peruse the aisles. In another corner of Barnsley lies the Kendray branch interior, also captured in 1961 by an artist. Here, the fluorescent tubes continue their magical dance, creating a symphony of light that enhances every detail of this bustling store. Venturing beyond Barnsley's borders, we find ourselves at Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in Rotherham. In 1964, an artist captures a view of the canteen where workers gather for nourishment amidst rows of tables bathed in fluorescent brilliance. Moving deeper into this industrial world is an office scene within Park Gate Iron & Steel Co. The year is still 1964 as our eyes are drawn to employees diligently working under the steady hum and flicker of overhead fluorescent lighting. Returning to Barnsley once more but venturing further into its outskirts brings us to Jump Branch near Barnsley. Inside this branch's interior from 1961 lies yet another testament to the power and efficiency brought forth by these innovative tubes. Shifting gears from retail to fashion takes us inside Alexandre on Oxford Street in Mexborough during 1963. Amidst racks filled with stylish menswear stands illuminated by sleek fluorescent lights that accentuate every fabric texture and color combination. A different kind of workplace comes alive within a Sheffield Factory office punch room from 1963. Tabulating machines whirr away while basking under radiant fluorescence—a true testament to progress and modernity within industry. Stepping outside traditional workspaces leads us into Armthorpe near Doncaster—home to skilled hairdressers who shape their clients' looks.