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Steel production, Barnsley BL22301_002
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Size: 4809 x 3950 (11.4MB)
Date: 21st June 2013
Source: Historic England
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Steel production, Barnsley BL22301_002
Cammell Laird & Co, Penistone. Men at work in Cammell Lairds bessemer department, producing steel from pig iron. One of a series of photographs of Cammell Laird works. Bedford Lemere. August 1913
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This evocative photograph, taken by H. Bedford Lemere in August 1913, captures the raw power and intensity of steel production at Cammell Laird & Co's Bessemer Department in Penistone, England. The image transports us back in time to the early 20th century, during a period of rapid industrial growth and innovation. In the heart of the factory, a team of skilled workers diligently tend to the machinery, their faces etched with concentration as they produce steel from pig iron. The Bessemer process, a groundbreaking development in steelmaking, is on full display here. A large furnace dominates the scene, its fiery core belching out molten iron. Above it, a crane lifts and transports the iron, while nearby workers use hammers and other tools to shape and mold the material. The scene is a testament to the industrial might of Britain during this era, a time when the country was at the forefront of manufacturing and production. The First World War was just around the corner, and the demand for steel and other industrial goods would only increase as the conflict raged on. Despite the harsh conditions and the physical demands of the work, the men in the photograph appear focused and determined. Their dedication to their craft is evident, as they work together to transform raw materials into valuable resources. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the unsung heroes of the industrial revolution, and serves as a reminder of the crucial role that industry played in shaping the modern world.
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