Steelworkers Collection

Steelworkers bronze statue, Meadowhall Shopping Centre
This statue (created by Robin Bell) was originally inside the shopping centre when it opened in 1990. In 2012 it was moved outside

Kennedy Speaks To Steelworkers
Atlantic City, New Jersey: September 19, 1960 Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at the United Steelworkers told them he favors an increase in productivity to produce full employment

The mill - rolling steel (colour litho)
3622166 The mill - rolling steel (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mill - rolling steel)

Forging the anchor (colour litho)
3622165 Forging the anchor (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forging the anchor)

Steelworkers at Russian Boarding House, Homestead, Pennsylvania
869757 Steelworkers at Russian Boarding House, Homestead, Pennsylvania, 1907-8 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 11.9x16.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College

Making chains for the ship (litho)
3622181 Making chains for the ship (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making chains for the ship)

Newly cast steel ingots loaded on to a railway wagon at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Steel ingots being cast at the Stockebridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Three of the operators of one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Molten steel is tapped off from one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

Steelworkers operating one of the open hearth furnaces at the Stocksbridge Steelworks 21st December 1961

World War Two - Second World War - Steel workers tend to the furnaces keeping up vital war production of the metal. 01/07/1940

Mr Gaitskell meets the steel men. Mr. Gaitskell joins a group on the shop floor at Hawarden Bridge steelworks yesterday. He talked to many of the men during his visit. January 1958 P009932

WW2 poster, steelworkers in action
WW2 poster (before lettering added), showing steelworkers in action in a factory. Date: circa 1940

Workers Houses
Quality houses in the Keilestapein in Essen built by Krupp for their steelworkers. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

HighSteel Coffee Break
Chicago, Illinois: 1965. A steel worker on a beam takes a coffee break high above Lakeshore Drive in Chicago

Chicago High Rise Construction
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1938. A high rise steel worker walks a beam while a crane lifts up a new piece of steel

High Steel Workers In NY
New York, New York: c. 1922. Workers putting a steel beam into place in the construction of a New York skyscraper

HIgh Steel Worker In NY
New York, New York: 1917. A man working on a girder on a sky scraper in a scene from the Fox Film, The Pride Of New York

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"Steelworkers: The Backbone of Industry" From the iconic Steelworkers bronze statue at Meadowhall Shopping Centre to historic photographs capturing their unwavering dedication, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our world. As Kennedy Speaks To Steelworkers, his words resonate with their resilience and determination. The mill - rolling steel stands as a testament to their craftsmanship, while Forging the anchor showcases their skillful artistry. Whether Making chains for the ship or depicted in a WW2 poster, steelworkers exemplify action and strength. In 21st-century snapshots, we witness the arduous process of casting newly formed steel ingots at Stocksbridge Steelworks. The molten metal flows like liquid fire as it is tapped off from one of the open hearth furnaces – an awe-inspiring sight that only these skilled operators can master. These images capture not just moments frozen in time but also tell stories of camaraderie and shared purpose. From Russian Boarding House gatherings to forging bonds within Homestead, Pennsylvania's tight-knit community, steelworkers find solace amidst challenging times. Their sweat-soaked brows bear witness to countless hours spent honing their craft, and are more than mere workers; they are guardians of tradition and progress alike. With every swing of the hammer or pour of molten metal, they breathe life into towering structures that define our cities. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, these unsung heroes embody resilience – standing tall even when faced with adversity. Their legacy lives on through generations as future steelworkers continue to operate open hearth furnaces at Stocksbridge Steelworks. So let us celebrate those who forge our world from raw materials – these indomitable souls who shape our skylines and build bridges between nations. In each spark that ignites within a furnace or each chain link meticulously crafted by calloused hands lies an enduring symbol of human perseverance: the spirit of the steelworker.