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Operators chair DP277569
Filename: DP277569.jpg
Size: 8365 x 6275 (11.8MB)
Date: 14th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive. Jam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: s taff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Operators chair DP277569
Redcar Steelworks, Teesside, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire. Interior view of the screen house in the Sinter plant at Redcar Steelworks, showing the overhead crane No6, crane pendant station and operators chair, from the north-east.
Photographer's note: Sinter formed 80% of the burden for the blast furnace, primarily: iron ore, coke, limestone and burnt lime. The sinter plant processed (mixed, baked, crushed and cooled) these materials to form nodules of a consistent size to form the burden
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Media ID 28353539
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of the interior view of the screen house in the Sinter plant at Redcar Steelworks, located in Teesside, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the imposing overhead crane No6 that dominates the scene. Its sturdy steel framework stands as a testament to the post-industrial era that once thrived within these walls. Nestled beneath this colossal machinery lies an operator's chair, seemingly insignificant amidst its surroundings yet holding great importance. This chair served as a command center for those who controlled and monitored the intricate processes taking place within this bustling plant. From here, skilled operators oversaw every aspect of production while perched upon their throne-like seat. The photographer's note provides valuable insight into the significance of this particular area within Redcar Steelworks. The sinter plant played a vital role in producing 80% of the burden for blast furnaces by meticulously processing various materials such as iron ore, coke, limestone, and burnt lime. These ingredients were carefully mixed, baked, crushed, and cooled to form uniform nodules essential for creating high-quality steel. James O. Davies skillfully captured not only a moment frozen in time but also an important chapter in industrial history through his lens. This photograph serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and resilience during times when steel was king on Teesside's shores – an enduring symbol of progress etched with rust-colored hues against a backdrop rich with historical significance.
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