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A blast furnace at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955
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A blast furnace at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955
A blast furnace at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, April 1955. The company had been involved in the production of steel on the site since 1823 and produced steel for a wide variety of uses, including the mining industry and armour plate for the shipping industry. The company also produced the steel for Brunels ship, the Great Eastern. The picture was taken prior to the company being bought by the Tube investments Co in 1956
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1950s Blast Furnace County Fifties Furnace Iron And Steel Industry Manufacturing Michael Michael Walters Park Gate Iron And Steel Company Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Rotherham South Yorkshire Steel Steelworks Walters Yorkshire
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This print captures the immense power and industrial prowess of a blast furnace at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, back in April 1955. The company's rich history dates all the way back to 1823 when it first began producing steel on this very site. Renowned for its exceptional quality, their steel was utilized in various sectors including mining and even played a vital role in constructing armor plates for the shipping industry. Notably, they were also responsible for providing the steel used in Brunel's iconic ship, the Great Eastern. The image showcases an imposing structure that stands tall against the backdrop of an era defined by rapid industrialization. It serves as a testament to Britain's dominance in manufacturing during this period. As smoke billows from its towering chimney, one can almost hear the rhythmic hum of machinery echoing through the air. However, little did anyone know that change was on the horizon. Just a year after this photograph was taken, Tube Investments Co would acquire Park Gate Iron & Steel Co. , marking a significant shift within both companies' histories. Preserved through time by Michael Walters' lens and now brought to life once again by Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this monochrome masterpiece allows us to glimpse into an era where iron and steel reigned supreme – forever capturing an essential chapter of British industrial heritage.
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