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Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963
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Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963
Grinding the flashing from a casting, AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The flashing is the excess steel which is left on the casting when the steel sets and can be removed with the grinder
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At Green And Sons Ltd Casting Face Mask Flat Cap Foundry Grinder Grinding Iron And Steel Industry Michael Michael Walters Overalls Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Protective Equipment Rotherham South Yorkshire Steel Steelworker Steelworks Walters Flashing Headgear
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Capturing the Grit - A Snapshot of Steelwork in 1963
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. This photograph transports us back to the bustling foundry of AT Green & Sons Ltd in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The year is 1963, and amidst the industrial landscape, a skilled steelworker diligently grinds away at the flashing on a casting. The flashing refers to the excess steel that remains after it sets, requiring careful removal with a grinder. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a man fully immersed in his craft. Donning protective equipment including a face mask and overalls, he epitomizes dedication and professionalism. His flat cap adds an air of authenticity to his role as he expertly maneuvers the grinder with precision. This image not only captures an individual at work but also provides insight into Britain's iron and steel industry during its heyday. It symbolizes both the physical labor involved in metalworking and the pride these workers took in their occupation. Photographer Michael Walters skillfully encapsulates this moment through monochrome photography, emphasizing contrasts between light and shadow that highlight every detail on display. Through his lens, we are transported to an era when hard work was synonymous with national progress. As we gaze upon this print from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , let us appreciate those who dedicated their lives to shaping our country's industrial heritage – men like him who laid down foundations for future generations.
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