Michael Walters Collection (#6)

Ruston-Bucyrus 110-RB face shovel loading a Euclid dumper, Steetley quarry, Nottinghamshire, 1967. Euclid trucks originated in the USA

Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Girls line up on the stairs of the Sheffield head office of Stanley Tools for their Miss Hardware competition

Early 1960s Austin LD high top van (mobile Shop), Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1965. A van belonging to the Scunthorpe Co-operative Society (SCS). 498 FFM was used as a mobie shop by the SCS

Model portrait, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Model portrait, 1964. A model portrait in a typical 1960s style, shot for a hair products company

Danish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Danish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. A shopkeeper in the South Yorkshire town of Wath upon Dearne explains the May offer from Danish Bacon

Working on a Drillmax machine, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964
Engineer working on a Drillmax machine, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The finished products can be seen in the foreground

Cutting steel rods to length, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964

Tilghman electric arc furnace, Keyser Ellison steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Rear view of a newly installed arc furnace

Designer in a photographic studio, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1964. A photograph taken for a local advertising agency. The Studio belonged to the photographer Michael Walters who ran MT Walters &

Arc furnace in a steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Arc furnace in a steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. The photograph was taken for the company which produced the refractory linings for the furnace to show the heat

Bedford CA Minibus parked on a building site in West Burton, Nottinghamshire, 1964. A Bedford CA Minibus belonging to Bierrum Civil Engineers

Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Snelsons electrical shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. TVs are available to rent for 8 shillings and 3 pence per week for a 19 inch set. A window poster also advertises the new 625 line screen

Students training at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A group of mechanical engineering students receiving training

Pouring molten iron into a Kaldo unit, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964

A Bedford A3S tipper on the site of Manvers coal prep plant, South Yorkshire, 1955. The vehicle, registration number RLV 651

Henry Boot road roller and a Bedford A3S Tipper, 1955. Artist: Michael Walters
Road roller and Bedford A3S tipper, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. A photograph taken on the site of the Manvers coal preparation plant showing vehicles belonging to Henry Boot Construction of

A selection of Danish cheeses and a bottle of Aalborg aquavit, 1963. An advertising image taken to promote the sale of Danish products

A selection of Danish cheeses, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
A selection of Danish cheeses, 1963. An advertising image taken to promote the sale of Danish products, in this case a range of cheeses including Danish Blue and Esrom cheese from Jutland

Ham joint, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Ham joint, 1963. An advertising image taken for the Danish Bacon Company showing a table set with one of their ham joints which they regularly imported from Denmark

Teeming iron into ingots, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A steelworker in the process of teeming (pouring) molten iron into ingots

Crack detection on round bars, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker uses a spray gun to apply a fluid which will shaw any cracks whch may exist in the bar

Straightening round bars, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker from J Beardshaw & Sons in Sheffield uses a straightening machine on a round bar

Rolling steel, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. The process of rolling steel involves running the steel bar through rollers to produce, in this case, a thinner steel bar

Family group looking at a brochure, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1963

Casting a pole magnet, the Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963

Mummy wouldn t mind, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Mummy wouldn t mind, 1963. In this advertising image, a horse demonstrates the durability of a vinyl floor covering. The image was shot in Michael Walters Studio in Mexborough, South Yorkshire

Danish Bacon Company distribution depot, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Danish Bacon Company distribution depot, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1963. Danish Bacon opened their new distribution depot in the village of Kilnhurst in 1957

Greens of Mexboro Ltd, shop in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. A photograph commissioned by Associated Diaries Ltd showing Mr Fred Greens corner shop in Mexborough

Group of small castings, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Group of small castings, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. To promote the capability of producing small castings in addition to their larger heavy castings

Cleveland Petrol Station, Marr, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Cleveland Petrol Station, Marr, South Yorkshire, 1963. An early 1960s petrol station in the village of Marr, close to the A1 between Doncaster and Barnsley

Typical pit housing in Furlong Road, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Typical pit housing in Furlong Road, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1963. The rear of a property in Furlong Road in Bolton upon Dearne, close to Barnsley

Pouring small castings, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Pouring small castings, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Molten steel can be seen cooling in the moulds after being poured

Danish Bacon gammon joint with spice jars, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Danish Bacon gammon joint with spice jars, 1963. A product image to promote Danish Bacons range of gammon joints

Batchelors Garden Peas tin, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Batchelors Garden Peas tin, 1963. A product image from 1963 showing the tin and label of the time

Batchelors Peas tin, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Batchelors Peas tin, 1963. A product image from 1963 showing the tin and label of the time, with the simple slogan Taste how sweet!

Immigrant workers on the cooker production line at the GEC, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1962. Due to a shortage of available workers for the production lines at their cooker

Constructing an overhead crane, Wombwell Foundry, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. One worker, who looks like he would be more at home in a school classroom

Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Shops in Bank Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. A photograph taken for the property owners. The shops, which include Leathercraft, selling ladies handbags, Davis Royd of Leeds

Barnsley Co-op, interior of the Jump Branch, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. A photograph for the Barnsley Co-op showing the interior of their their new outlet in the village of Jump

Barnsley Co-op, Jump branch, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. A photograph for the Barnsley Co-op showing their new outlet in the village of Jump, near Barnsley

First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
First aid competition, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. A volunteer is lifted onto a stretcher during a first aid competition which was held by the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB)

Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Cooker production line at the GEC factory, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. The final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton (near Rotherham)

Soupa Dance sponsored by Heinz, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The residents of the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough look pleased to receive their free sample of Heinz Tomato Soup

Ward One at the Montague Hospital in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

The female medical ward at the Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

The exterior of Spillers Animal Foods mill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. Artist
The exterior of Spillers Animal Foods mill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. The Union Flag flies above the recently completed mill

National Provincial Bank in a terraced house, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1963. The Bolton upon Dearne Branch of the National Provincial Bank

Travellers on a platform, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1963. Artist
Travellers on a platform, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1963. A photograph for Dermide Ltd who produced materials for suitcases and travel goods at the time

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Michael Walters was a talented artist who captured the essence of everyday life in various parts of England throughout the 20th century. His works showcased not only the beauty of landscapes but also the vibrant energy and spirit of its people. In Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963, Walters depicted the juxtaposition between industrial machinery and nature's tranquility. The scene exuded both power and serenity. Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957 showcased Walters' ability to capture moments of joy and celebration. The painting immortalized a lively gathering where women reveled in music and movement. A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980 demonstrated Walters' versatility as an artist. He skillfully portrayed the imposing presence of this technological marvel against a backdrop of maritime activity. Walters' Train driver on an intercom, South Yorkshire, 1964 conveyed his keen eye for detail by capturing a momentary interaction within public transportation. It revealed his ability to find beauty even in mundane situations. Markham Main Colliery near Doncaster presented another facet of Walters' work - documenting the coal mining industry that played such a significant role in many communities during that era. His depiction offered insight into the daily lives and struggles faced by miners. The Stonehouse themed pub in Sheffield transported viewers back to 1971 with its nostalgic charm. Through this piece, Walters celebrated local culture while showcasing his mastery over architectural details. R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon at Barnburgh Colliery exemplified how he brought life to seemingly ordinary scenes through his artistic skills. This painting paid homage to hardworking individuals who contributed to their communities' livelihoods. Wath Main Colliery near Rotherham depicted another aspect of coal mining history through Walter's lens in 1956. By capturing scenes from different collieries across South Yorkshire, he documented an important era in British industrial heritage.