Welding Collection (#3)

Laying Iraq Petroleum Company pipe line across
Laying of the Iraq Petroleum Companys pipe line across the Plain of Esdraelon, July 1933. Welding the pipe line. By electric fleet weld method. 1933, Israel

Stow college Glasgow 1946. Electric Welding by John Berwick of Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland

Sparks fly as the blacksmith works at the Forge, in Little Aston, Staffordshire

General view of Shipbuilders at work in a shipyard Circa 1955

A welder puts together sectons of a ship in the Scottish shipyard Circa 1955

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Robot woman using blowtorch on vault door

Women welders at work, WW1
Women welders at work on pieces of metal at a school opened at Notting Hill Gate by the Womens Service Branch of the London Society for Womens Suffrage during the First World War

Women welding bomb cases, WW1
Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War. Date: 1916

WWII: TANK PRODUCTION. Soviet plant for assembling tanks in the Urals during World War II. Photograph, 1939-1945

Welding a dragline bucket, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Dragline buckets are used in the excavation of raw materials from quarries in addition to being used in the dredging

A rotary kiln section being welded in preparation for installation, Steetley, Nottinghamshire, 1962. The large ring in the centre of the cylinder is the kiln tyre which would eventually be supported

Welding an industrial drying unit, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962

Construction of deep sea inspection chambers, Markham & Co, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1966. A welder at work on a deep sea inspection chamber being built for the North Sea oil industry

Rivetting, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Rivetting, 1941. Men at work in the shipyard. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. Artist: Stanley Spencer
Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

Welding bicycle frames in an American factory, 1900

Welding a bicycle frame, France, 1896. The frame is suspended over a forge as a worker applies a welding rod

Welder in action at J & F Pool Ltd, Hayle, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Blacksmith at work on a horseshoe
Blacksmith working for the London horseguards, forging a new horseshoe. Date: circa 1960s

Saarbrucken Welding / 1876
The welding shop in Saarbrucken Ironworks. Date: 1876

Women training in aeroplane construction, WW1
In workshops provided by the London Society for Womens Suffrage women are trained in aeroplane construction. They are pictured using acetylene blow-pipes for welding metal parts. Date: 1915

Women workers for WWI
400, 000 women were employed by the Ministry of Munitions in 1916, theses women came from France and England and more were required to keep up with the demand. Date: 1916

Making Jewellry
A rather stylish young woman with a Marcel Wave hairdo and nice shoes, making jewellry with a blow torch. Date: 1930s

WELDING STUDENT, 1942. Young woman learning to weld at a vocational school, United States. Photograph by Howard Liberman, July 1942

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, 1942. Women learning aircraft construction in Florida as part of the war effort. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

BALTIMORE: SHIPS, c1941. Interior of an abandoned freight car factory in Baltimore, Maryland, where sections of merchant freighter ships are being prefabricated. Photograph by Howard Liberman, c1941

Man in protective gear using a welding machine

CHICAGO: WELDING, 1942. A welder working in the roundhouse at the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod
Pacific Ocean, January 31, 2013 - Hull Maintenance Technician strikes a welding rod to mend the hinge of a quick-acting watertight door handle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Vintage World War II poster of a welder working to aid the war effort. It reads, The hum of the motor... the pound of the punch press... the rat-a-tat-tat of the riveter... the flash of the welder

Hull Maintenance Technician welds scrap metal
Arabian Gulf, February 9, 2012 - Hull Maintenance Technician welds scrap metal aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

A technician welds metal together
Eglin Air Force Base Florida - A technician welds metal together for an MK-84 container loading adapter designed by the munitions material handling equipment focal point

Maintenance Technician uses a tig welder to join two pieces of steel
Arabian Sea, February 9, 2012 - Hull Maintenance Technician uses a tig welder to join two pieces of steel in the metalsmithing shop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

An aircraft metals technician welds framework to repair a maintenance bench used to support the B-52 bomber

Hull Technician practices cutting metal using a Carbon arc
Atlantic Ocean, November 14, 2005 - Hull Technician practices cutting metal using a Carbon arc aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Illustration of a Stegosaurus welder

The Manufacture of Gun Barrels, at Birmingham, Uk: Welding the Gun Barrels, 1851 Engraving

The Tankard Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137062 The Tankard Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Two men welding, holding protective masks, (B&W)

Man welding outdoors

Welding Demonstration
3rd February 1938: A railway enthusiast shelters under an umbrella to view a welding operation from a close-up position during a demonstration of a mobile rail welding plant at Brompton

Metal Welding
An iron welder at work

He looks down on Parliament. A welder on a precarious perch high above the Albert Embankment. He is at work on the new W H Smith building which overlooks the Houses of Parliament and the Thames

The redevelopment of the Erith riverside, London. A welder with a blow torch. 1937

Welding bicycle frames in an American factory (not named). Wood engraving Leipzig 1900

Welding a bicycle frame: France. Frame suspended over forge and operator applies welding rod. Wood engraving Paris 1896

Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Ypsilanti, Michigan: July, 1942. Production at the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Steady of eye and hand, women workers at the great Willow Run bomber plant are among those throughout the country who

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"Welding: A Powerful Force Shaping History and Empowering Women" In the midst of World War I, as men were called to serve on the battlefields, a remarkable shift occurred in the workforce. Enterprising women stepped forward to fill crucial roles previously dominated by men, including welding. With determination and skill, these trailblazing women became an integral part of the war effort. Fast forward to March 10th, 1963 - a pivotal moment in automotive history. At Longbridge's Austin Mini production line, sparks flew as body panels were meticulously spot-welded together. This revolutionary technique not only ensured durability but also accelerated car manufacturing processes worldwide. Welding itself is an art form that transcends time and industries. From artists who wield their torches with precision to create stunning steel sculptures that captivate our imagination, to divers working tirelessly underwater on ship hulls - welding has become synonymous with strength and resilience. The advent of oxy-acetylene welding further revolutionized this craft. Its versatility allowed for intricate designs while maintaining structural integrity. Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd recognized its potential early on and showcased its capabilities through captivating advertisements that highlighted the power of this cutting-edge technology. Arc welding emerged as another game-changer in engineering marvels across various sectors. The vibrant colors captured in lithographs brought this process to life visually, showcasing its dynamic nature and ability to fuse metals seamlessly. During times of conflict like World War II when bombs threatened nations' safety, welders played a vital role behind-the-scenes at K Shop in 1940 where they welded containers for bombs with utmost precision and attention to detail. Once again proving their indispensable contribution during wartime. Women continued their legacy from World War I by fearlessly stepping into traditionally male-dominated spaces once more during subsequent conflicts; wielding torches alongside their male counterparts as they welded bomb cases together – demonstrating unwavering dedication towards protecting their countries' freedom.