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The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving)
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The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving)
538548 The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: The foundry or cast house, Butterley Ironworks, Derbyshire. Tapping the furnace and casting iron into pigs'. Manager in top hat and tail coat watches the procedure. Wood engraving 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38310566
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1844 Cast Casting Derbyshire Foundry Furnace Iron Ironworks Manager Metals Pigs Procedure Tail Tapping Timbers Watches Wood Material Butterley
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This engraving from 1844 showcases the bustling activity of The foundry or cast house at Butterley Ironworks in Derbyshire. The image captures a pivotal moment as iron is being tapped from the furnace and cast into 'pigs', with a distinguished manager in a top hat and tailcoat overseeing the procedure.
The scene exudes an air of industrial revolution, with timbers and wood materials scattered around the foundry, symbolizing the rapid growth and development taking place during this era. The meticulous detail captured by the engraver brings to life the intricate process of casting iron, highlighting the skill and precision required for such work.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are transported back to a time when Britain was at the forefront of innovation and progress in metal production. The sight of molten iron being transformed into solid 'pigs' serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and hard work that fueled the industrial boom in Derbyshire and beyond.
This engraving not only documents a specific moment in history but also pays homage to all those who labored tirelessly in foundries like Butterley Ironworks, shaping our world with their hands and minds. It stands as a testament to human perseverance, creativity, and determination to forge ahead towards a brighter future.
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