Boom City Collection

Mary Harris at her desk in the Mary Harris dress factory at the Team Valley Trading Estate, Newcastle. April 1967

Webley & Scott, gun makers in Birmingham, West Midlands. Their original premises was in Weaman Street, Birmingham, until they moved to a modern factory in West Bromwich in 1958

Scenes at Manchester Airport. 13th June 1967. The Mottershead family arriving back from Guernsey, mum, Audrey and dad John Mottershead and children, Nigel, Carol and Colin

Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. Pictured, Patrick Edwards, sitting in the smallest of the BMC cars, leads the parade of new vehicles on show for the first time

At the British Ship Research Association, Wallsend on Tyne, the biggest automatic drawing machine - operated by a computer - in the country is in operation

Every day at the factory of the Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington, outside Newcastle, 270 men who make the razor blades shave on duty, as part of the production

Llandarcy oil refinery. Philip Cole, 17, makes notes and looks out over the oil plant. 8th August 1967

Miss Swansea 1966 Judy Radford, aged 19, in traditional Welsh costume. 31st July 1967

BP Llandarcy oil refinery, Swansea. Lyn Davies, 36, on top of the "Cat Cracker"
BP Llandarcy oil refinery, Swansea. Lyn Davies, 36, on top of the " Cat Cracker" tower checks maintenance points and goes on tour of inspection high above the refinery

Fans outside St James Park, Newcastle United stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. April 1967

Architect John Madin with a model of the Civic Centre Development, Paradise Circus, designed in conjuction with J A Maudsley, City of Birmingham Architect. 3rd October 1967

Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research and Development Division have developed several methods of forming metals by use of shock waves

General view of Birmingham city centre, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

Adge Cutler and The Wurzels perform before the fans at the Bristol City ground, Ashton Gate. 15th February 1967

General view of the Bull Ring centre and Rotunda in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

Llandarcy oil refinery. Crude oil unit control room L-R Byron Hopkins, 31, Roy Griffiths, 35, Michael Edwards, 31, John Humphries, 43, and Donald Hughes, 35. 8th August 1967

Poet Vernon Watkins at home in Southgate, Swansea. 28th July 1967

Fashions, the "kipper tie"look. April 1967
Fashions, the " kipper tie" look. April 1967

The BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) works in Birmingham. Mrs Pasgllalina D Prizio fixes a transfer to one of the hundreds of motor cycles

The Bull Ring area, showing the Rotunda building and Ringway. Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

General view of the city of Birmingham, West Midlands. October 1967

Scenes at Manchester Airport. Jennifer Wainwright, 21, ground hostess with Manchester Airport Agencies. 13th June 1967

Archie Street, Manchester. Archie Street was the inspiration behind Coronation Street. 12th June 1967

Children playing football in Archie Street, Manchester. Archie Street was the inspiration behind Coronation Street. 12th June 1967

Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. Loading steel for Poona, via Bombay, are Gwilym Williams, Edwin Baglow and Tom Kift, Dockers at Kings Dock. 7th August 1967

Views of Port Talbot Steelworks, Wales. 7th August 1967

John Moores Jr, heir apparent to the Littlewoods empire, at wok in his office in Liverpool. 14th February 1967

At the famous Wills tobacco factory in Bristol, the staff work overtime on their very popular brand of cigarettes which sell as much as 24% of the market

General scenes around the Bull Ring centre in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

Mr Keith Showering, 37, Managing Director of Harveys of Bristol. 22nd March 1967

The Austin Mini car assembly line night shift at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. 29th September 1967

Production of the Hawker Siddeley 748 at Woodford Aerodrome, Greater Manchester. Secretary Jennifer Colling. 14th June 1967

A student at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in a work room at the school. 11th October 1967

Batchelors food factory, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield. 4th September 1967

Students at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in the grounds of the school. 11th October 1967

Staff at work at Viners Cutlery, Sheffield. 3rd September 1967

Mr. Bob Torr and wife Valerie with their children Julie, 5, and Michael, 3, in their flat at Park Hill, Sheffield. 2nd October 1967

General views of Hepworths Tailors, Leeds. 13th December 1967

Scenes aboard Hull fishing trawler "Ross Orion"
Scenes aboard Hull fishing trawler " Ross Orion" on the fishing grounds off Greenland. 15th July 1967

Architect John Madin, Birmingham, West Midlands. 3rd October 1967

Architect John Madin at the site of the new BBC headquarters in Pebble Mill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands. 3rd October 1967

A car park in Birmingham, West Midlands. October 1967

The young leader of the Sinfonia Orchestra in Newcastle upon Tyne is Boris Brott from Canada. He is rehearsing for a concert at Blyth Grammar School in Northumberland. 11th March 1967

Procter and Gambles research department in Newcastle. Pictured, left to right, David Wallace, research technician with a team of laundry operators, Maureen Smith, Ann Nelson

Looking up the Tyne to the ships being fitted out alongside the shipyards. 9th March 1967

Scientist Jacqueline Bottom measures gases from transformer oils. She is an analyst in the chemist and x-ray lab at the International Research and Development Company Fossway, Newcastle

Actor Tom Courtenay, pictured at his home in Fulham. 5th July 1967

The Rotunda in Birmingham, West Midlands. 4th October 1967

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"Boom City: A Glimpse into the Industrial Powerhouses of 1960s Britain" Step back in time to witness the steel giants that shaped Wales' industrial landscape. The Steel Company of Wales scenes showcase the sheer magnitude and strength of this booming industry. Meanwhile, at Port Talbot, a breakwater under construction symbolizes progress and development. In Sheffield, Sharrow Mills buzzes with activity as snuff production takes center stage. Mark Chaytor's expertise is evident as he skillfully crafts this traditional product. At Burton the Tailors in Leeds, dedicated staff work tirelessly to create bespoke garments that exude elegance and style. Philip Cole, a young observer at Llandarcy oil refinery in Swansea, diligently makes notes while gazing out over the sprawling plant. This facility represents an essential part of Wales' economic growth during this era. Judy Radford, crowned Miss Swansea 1966 at just 19 years old, proudly dons traditional Welsh attire - a testament to preserving cultural heritage amidst rapid modernization. Scaling new heights atop BP Llandarcy oil refinery's "Cat Cracker, " Lyn Davies showcases bravery and determination within her male-dominated field. Architect John Madin envisions Birmingham's future through his model of the Civic Centre Development at Paradise Circus - a visionary project set to transform the cityscape. The British Ship Research Association in Wallsend on Tyne stands as a hub for innovation and advancement within maritime engineering. Vickers Engineering Group Research gains international recognition for their exceptional armaments production capabilities - solidifying their reputation worldwide. At Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington near Newcastle, each day witnesses meticulous craftsmanship as they forge superior blades renowned for their quality and precision. General views of Birmingham city center reveal its bustling streets teeming with life - evidence of its status as an economic powerhouse within West Midlands. Within Llandarcy oil refinery's crude oil unit control room stand Byron Hopkins and Roy Griffiths, exemplifying the expertise required to manage this complex operation.