Swinton Collection (page 3)

West Indian workers at the GEC Iron Factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist
West Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 11th July 1962. Due to a shortage of available workers for the production lines at their cooker and fridge factory in Swinton

Immigrant workers on the cooker production line at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Due to a shortage of available workers for the production lines at their cooker

Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)

An Austin FF K160 lorry belonging to the General Electric Co, Swinton, 1963. Artist
An Austin FF K160 lorry belonging to the General Electric Co, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. An Austin FF K160 truck beloning to the GEC (later to become Morphy Richards)

Urban regeneration, Cresswell Estate, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. A good example of post war urban regeneration in the South Yorkshire area

Refrigerators being assembled at the GEC in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Refrigerators being assembled at the GEC factory in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Later to become Morphy Richards, the company transferred production from their Birmingham plant after the Second

The cooker assembly line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
The cooker assembly line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. The final stages of cooker asembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)

Industrial relations, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Industrial relations, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1966. Photo for a press ad showing a selection of designers and tradesmen in white coats with shop floor workers to the rear

Bottling beer at Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Bottling beer at Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. The bottles are filled and the caps placed on them before proceeding along the production line to the labelling machine

Warehouse full of crates of bottles, Ward & Sons, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The warehouse was used to store the bottles the company had filled for Bass Charrington

The final process of bottling beer, Ward & Sons bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The bottles have passed through the pasteurising machine and the labels are attached

Beer bottles being filled at Ward & Sons, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Beer bottles being filled at Ward & Sons, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Wards new bottling plant, near Rotherham, had the capacity to put labels on and to fill 8000 bottles per hour

GEC Austin delivery lorry, Swinton South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
GEC Austin delivery lorry, Swinton South Yorkshire, 1963. One of the fleet of Austin lorries belonging to the General Electric Company in Swinton, South Yorkshire

Shell promotion shot, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Shell promotion shot, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1967. A portrait of Mr Doug Cavell, who operated the Swinton Old Hall Service Station in South Yorkshire

Santa Claus at a Methodist church in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. Originally Built in 1869, the Methodist chapel in Bank Street, Swinton, was demolished in the early 1970s

Roxy Cinema, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Roxy Cinema, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. The Roxy Cinema, showing the latest Dirk Bogarde film The Mind Benders in September of 1963

GEC electrical goods assembly plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1963. The end of the fridge assembly line can be seen in the foreground, where the fridges are being packed for dispatch

West Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
West Indian workers at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. A shortage of available labour in the early 1960s meant that West Indian workers had to be brought in

Ward & Sons new soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Ward & Sons new soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1961. Wards new bottling plant in Swinton, near Rotherham

Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. An overview of the final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton, near Rotherham

The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The GEC, which was formed in 1900, first acquired a factory in Swinton, near Rotherham

The new generation of schools, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
The new generation of schools, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Swinton Secondary Modern School near Rotherham was typical of the late 1950s and early 1960s style of school design

Ward & Sons soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Ward & Sons soft drink bottling plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Swinton had a strong tradition of glass manufacture

Clear beer at the miners welfare, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. A man checks the clarity of his beer at the Swinton miners welfare

Alderman M Crichton posing for a sculpture, Swinton, South Yorkshire, April 1959. Mr Crichton was from a well known Swinton Family

Urban redevelopment in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Urban redevelopment in Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. The photograph shows Albert Street in Swinton. It was taken to support an application for the demolition of the houses to erect more modern

Typical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist
Typical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. Photographed prior to demolition, this was typical of the type of terraced housing which existed in the area

Fridge assembly at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Fridge assembly at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. Fridges roll off the end of the production line at the General Electric Co in Swinton (South Yorkshire)

Fridge assembly line at the General Electric Company, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1964. The assembly lines at the GEC factory (later to become Morphy Richards)

Napoleon III (1808-1873), Pesident of France, 19th century. Napoleon, born Charles Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

James Valentine, England rugby player
James Jim Valentine (1866-1904), England rugby player who also played for Swinton and Lancashire. 1890s

Viscount Swinton, left, and Frederick Handley Page inspe?
Viscount Swinton, left, and Frederick Handley Page inspect a Kay Gyroplane at the 1938 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at the Fairey Aviation Aerodrome, Great West Road, Hayes, Middlesex

Louis Bleriot is greeted on his arrival on Swinton Down
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MARY FAIRFAX SOMERVILLE (1780-1872). Scottish writer on mathematics and physical science. Chalk drawing by James Rannie Swinton, 1848

Swinton Schools, Manchester
The Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton. The school, where 800 pauper children were housed and educated away from the workhouse, was established in 1843, one of the earliest of its type

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"Swinton: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Sports" Step into the enchanting world of Swinton, a place that weaves together diverse elements from Harrogate Ladies College to the mesmerizing era of dinosaurs. As if frozen in time, Swinton takes us back to "The Last Days of the Dinosaurs - Time of Great Change, " where colossal creatures roamed the earth. But Swinton's story doesn't end there; it also boasts a rich sporting heritage with its very own rugby team. The legendary Swinton RLFC rugby team left an indelible mark on history during their remarkable season in 1934-1935. Their passion for the game still echoes through Station Road - Swinton Rugby League. Nature enthusiasts will find solace amidst ethereal blooms like the ghost plant or Indian pipe, known scientifically as Monotropa uniflora. These delicate flowers seem otherworldly, just like ancient Chinese dinosaurs that once inhabited this land during the Mesozoic Era. Education has always been valued in Swinton, evident through Manchester Union Schools' presence here. This institution nurtured young minds and shaped futures for generations to come. Delve deeper into local culture by exploring Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi near Swinton. Their spiritual practices offer a glimpse into ancient traditions and beliefs that have stood strong throughout time. For those seeking adventure beyond borders, venture towards Scottish Borders TD11 3 Map – a gateway to breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders with Dutchman's pipe or false beech-drops (Monotropa hypopitys) and Liverleaf wintergreen (Pyrola asarifolia). These unique plants thrive within Swinton's diverse ecosystem, reminding us of its ecological significance.