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Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962
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Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962
Blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, 1962. Iron production had taken place in the Ilkeston area since Roman times and after the construction of the areas first blast furnace in 1788 the area established itself as a centre for steel production. The Stanton Ironworks was created in 1846 when a Chesterfield man, Benjamin Smith and his son Josiah, brought three blast furnaces into production alongside the banks of the Nutbrook Canal. Five new furnaces were brought into production by 1987 and the site became known as the Old Works. The company experienced difficulties and a series of takeovers followed. It was eventually taken over by Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd and was merged with the Staveley Iron and Chemical Company Ltd in 1960 to form Stanton and Staveley, which was later incorporated into the British Steel Co. The company produced bomb casings and gun barrels during the Second World War in addition to a wide variety of other products, which included tube products, street furniture and tunneling components, which were used in the construction of the London Underground and the Mersey Tunnel. By the late 2000s the site was derelict and scheduled for demolition
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This print captures the blast furnace at the Stanton Iron Co in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, in 1962. With a rich history dating back to Roman times, iron production thrived in this area. The construction of the first blast furnace in 1788 solidified Ilkeston's reputation as a prominent center for steel manufacturing. Established in 1846 by Benjamin Smith and his son Josiah, the Stanton Ironworks flourished along the banks of the Nutbrook Canal. Over time, their operations expanded with five additional furnaces being brought into production by 1987. This site became known as the Old Works and played a vital role in shaping Britain's industrial landscape. However, despite its success, challenges arose for the company leading to several takeovers throughout its existence. Eventually merging with Staveley Iron and Chemical Company Ltd in 1960 to form Stanton and Staveley before becoming part of British Steel Co. , this company showcased remarkable resilience amidst changing times. During World War II, they contributed significantly to national defense efforts by producing bomb casings and gun barrels alongside an array of other products such as tube products, street furniture, and tunneling components used in iconic projects like London Underground and Mersey Tunnel construction. Sadly, by the late 2000s, this once-thriving site fell into disrepair and faced imminent demolition. However, through this evocative photograph print from Heritage Images today we can appreciate its historical significance while reflecting on how industries evolve over time.
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