Walters Collection (#2)

Manvers Main coke ovens, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Photograph taken for a cover image for the NCB Coal Quarterly Magazine

Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Hamax cleaning products operated from their South Yorkshire base in Mexborough for many years, producing products such as bleaches and disinfectants

A 1961 Austin Westminster in a car wash, Grimsby, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
A 1961 Austin Westminster in a car wash, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1965. An Austin A110 model Westminster in a car wash in Grimsby in 1965

Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Bilston Glen pit was sunk between 1952 and 1961. It was the scene of violent clashes between striking miners

Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Artist
Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Some youths get some training in the noble art at the training gym provided by the National Coal Board at Horden Colliery

Members of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) gather for their annual dinner, 1965. The RAOC are resposible for the safe keeping of explosives and munitions for the army

Sheffield United FC training ground bathroom, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Sheffield United FC training ground bathroom, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. Players in the bath. The photograph was taken for the East Midlands Gas Board to promote the use of the Ascot water

Timber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Timber yard workforce, Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1960. The Goldthorpe Timber Company operated for many years from the nearby South Yorkshire village of Bolton upon Dearne

East Midlands Gas Board promotion, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1957. The exterior of Claytons in Mexborough, near Doncaster

Tinsley Viaduct on the M1 after completion, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Tinsley Viaduct on the M1 after completion, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1968. The twin cooling towers of Blackburn Meadows Power Station which many travellers heading north used as a landmark were

A M Walters

P M Walters

Julius Harrison
A portrait drawing of English composer and conductor, Julius Allan Greenway Harrison, 1885-1963. Known for his interpretation of operatic works, he also wrote books on music

Euan Walters Australia 1st Round, The Open St. Andrews, Scotland 14 July 2005 Date: 14 July 2005

Keiran Fallon & Virginia Walters 1000 Guineas Winners 2005 Guineas Meeting Newmarket 2005 Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket 04 May 2005 Date: 04 May 2005

C F Walters, Worcestershire County and England cricketer. Date: 1934

Crystal Palace new cycling track, 1896
The Crystal Palace new cycling track, 1896. Twenty-five miles race - Stocks beats Walters. J. W. Stocks, twenty-five miles winner. Start for the ten miles professional race. Date: 1896

Percy M Walters, cricketer, England International footballer
Percy M Walters, cricketer and England International footballer. 1890s

Catford Gold Vase - cycling event 1897
Short-lived between 1895 to 1900, cycling and athletics track at Catford, London. During the first stage of the six hours, some grand riding was shown by J

The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). Artist: Samuel Walters
The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). The Joseph Cunard, a barque of 680 tons, built probably about 1830. She traded between Liverpool and New Orleans

North-west view of St Pauls Church, Shadwell, London, 1825. Artist: Thomas Dale
North-west view of St Pauls Church, Shadwell, London, 1825. The church was built in 1820. It was one of the Waterloo churches built with money allocated by Parliament in commemoration of the defeat

Loading a drinks vending machine at an experimental kitchen in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. A young female worker lady loading a drinks vending machine at Batchelors Catering Services

Interior of Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. A very nice view of the interior of the Silver Blades Skating Rink and Boweling Alley, located in Sheffield

Coiled log saw blade, Spear & Jackson, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist
Coiled log saw blade, Spear & Jackson, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Women in fur coats at a food exhibition, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Visitors to a Danish Bacon Company open day looking at the new rotisserie machines from the Rotiss-O-Mat Ltd

Danish Bacon (wholesale) meeting for grocers from the Doncaster area, South Yorkshire, 1961. The Danish Bacon Company organised this meeting of grocers from the Doncaster area at Wilsic Cricket Club

Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Recovery position, East Midland Gas Board training, 1961. Members of the East Midlands Gas Board give training in how to place someone in the recovery position

Barnsley Co-op, Park Road branch interior, South Yorkshire, 1961. The interior of the Park Road branch of the Barnsley Co-op, showing an interesting variety of early 1960s products

Packing garden forks for dispatch, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Marketing strategy meeting, Danish Bacon Company, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. In an effort to boost sales of their products

Danish Bacon Company exhibition day, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Danish Bacon organised this meeting of grocers from the Doncaster area at the Wilsic Cricket Club for a

Giant bandsaw blades, Slack Sellers & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Giant bandsaw blades, Slack Sellers & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963

Female workers in the filing and postal room, Stanley Tools works, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967

Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Artist
Silver Blades ice rink and bowling alley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

University graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
University graduates outside Sheffield City Hall, South Yorkshire, 1967. Students in robes gather for their graduation ceremony with their families and friends

Bake a Promise, Batchelors gondola display, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Bake a Promise, Batchelors gondola display, 1965. A 1960s period display urging the customer to Bake a Promise with the Batchelors cake mix, available in four different varieties

Forging at J Beardsley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Forging at J Beardsley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. The forge would press the steel into the desired shape between two dies

Economics tutorial, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Economics tutorial, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967

Experimental catering kitchen, Batchelors Foods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Sampling chicken patties, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961
Sampling chicken pies, Danish Bacon Co open day, Wilsic, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. Visitors to a Danish Bacon Company open day at Wilsic Cricket Club near Doncaster take time out

Four star metric bacon, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Four star metric bacon, 1966. A photograph illustrating the four star method of bacon buying and the new metric system

Food tasting in a new experimental kitchen, Batchelors Foods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Management sample food prepared at a new experimental kitchen at Batchelors Catering Services

Park Hall Country Club, Spinkhill, Derbyshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Park Hall Country Club, Spinkhill, Derbyshire, 1961. Exterior view of the Park Hall Country Club in Spinkhill, near Sheffield, photographed after some refurbishment work in June of 1961

The Natwest Bank, Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
The Natwest Bank, Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. The Natwest Bank in Glossop Road in Sheffield after a refurbishment by Wimpey construction in 1966

Order and dispatch office, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Order and dispatch office, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967

Refurbishment of a building, Sheffield city centre, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Refurbishment of a building, Sheffield city centre, South Yorkshire, 1967. The refurbishment of Oxford house, a city centre office block in Barkers Pool

Sixth form conference, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Sixth form conference, Sheffield University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967

Rolling hot spades, garden tool manufacture, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist
Rolling hot spades, garden tool manufacture, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

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"Walters: Capturing the Essence of Life in 20th Century Britain" Step back in time to Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Michael Walters' lens transports us to a world where coal mining and power generation were at the heart of industrial progress. In South Yorkshire, 1957, female ICI employees find joy in a dance. Walters beautifully captures their exuberance and camaraderie as they celebrate their hard work and achievements. The year is now 1980, and we witness a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks in Plymouth, Devon. Walters' photograph encapsulates the awe-inspiring might of these technological marvels that safeguarded our nation's security. A train driver on an intercom takes center stage in South Yorkshire, 1964. Through Walters' artistry, we glimpse into the daily lives of those who kept our railways running smoothly while connecting communities across the country. Markham Main Colliery near Doncaster reveals its gritty reality through Walters' lens in 1961. The miners' determination shines through as they toil underground for their livelihoods. Transporting us to Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1971 is The Stonehouse themed pub captured by Michael Walters. Its vibrant atmosphere invites us to join locals for a pint and immerse ourselves in the spirit of community. R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon from Barnburgh Colliery tells its own story with pride in South Yorkshire during 1961. It represents not just a means of transportation but also symbolizes hard work and resilience within this industry-driven region. Wath Main Colliery near Rotherham comes alive through Walter's lens once again; this time it's Wath upon Dearne during1956. This poignant image reminds us of the sacrifices made by generations past who labored tirelessly beneath our feet for economic prosperity above ground.