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British Steel Corporation, Hartlepool Works, 12th January 1978
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British Steel Corporation, Hartlepool Works, 12th January 1978
British Steel Corporation, Hartlepool Works, 12th January 1978. Plant Closure, 550 steel men made redundant. Pictured, Steelworker Percy Fielding, 58, on his way home from the steelworks for the last time
Teesside Archive
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Manchester
England
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This poignant print captures a significant moment in British industrial history - the closure of the British Steel Corporation, Hartlepool Works on 12th January 1978. The image showcases the devastating impact of this closure as it shows steelworker Percy Fielding, aged 58, cycling home from the steelworks for the very last time. The decline of industries like steel during the 1970s was a harsh reality faced by many communities across Britain. In this photograph, we witness not only Percy's personal journey but also glimpse into the lives of over 550 steel men who were made redundant due to this plant closure. As Percy rides his bicycle through Teesside, signs of industry surround him - metal structures and factory buildings that once thrived with activity now stand silent and empty. The fair redundancy offered may provide some solace to those affected, but it cannot erase their years spent working tirelessly in these factories. Amidst all this uncertainty and loss, one can't help but wonder about Percy's thoughts as he pedals towards an uncertain future. Perhaps he contemplates how his family will be impacted or reminisces about past fairs and galas held within these walls. This powerful image serves as a reminder not just of one man's story but also symbolizes an entire era marked by economic upheaval and transformation. Preserved by Teesside Archive's Memory Lane Prints collection, it immortalizes a pivotal moment in time when an industry faded away while leaving behind memories etched
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