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Iles Bizzard, Québec, novembre 2014. Photo: Murray Markanen.
Iles Bizzard, Québec, November 2014. Photo: Murray Markanen.
Manufacturing fishing floats at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1931 (TWAM ref. 1027/9). This image reflects the sheer variety of products manufactured by Vickers Armstrong.
‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description for the Elswick Works and Scotswood Works of Vickers Armstrong and its predecessor companies. These great factories, situated in Newcastle along the banks of the River Tyne, employed hundreds of thousands of men and women and built a huge variety of products for customers around the globe.
The Elswick Works was established by William George Armstrong (later Lord Armstrong) in 1847 to manufacture hydraulic cranes. From these relatively humble beginnings the company diversified into many fields including shipbuilding, armaments and locomotives. By 1953 the Elswick Works covered 70 acres and extended over a mile along the River Tyne. This set of images, mostly taken from our Vickers Armstrong collection, includes fascinating views of the factories at Elswick and Scotswood, the products they produced and the people that worked there. By preserving these archives we can ensure that their legacy lives on.
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The floats in the foreground have suspended ropes for growing mussels. Mussel farming is an important industry in Killary Fjord, County Galway, Ireland. I might add that the product is delicious! Connemara Mountains in the background.
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Streamlined 'A4' Pacific 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' heads a return excursion from Edinburgh to Chester crosses the Float Viaduct across the youg River Clyde at Strawfrank, just south of Carstairs. Just after 5pm, 15th September 2025.
“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” -C.S. Lewis
Float Away Dream has a great view of Paris in this picture for the theme “Balloon” in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. I’ve wanted to do a picture like this ever since I got her. The background is a jigsaw puzzle that I chose with this in mind.
Electric milk float BNR 204K
Seen at the 2022 Rushden Historical Transport Society RHTS 40's weekend
Float tubing is an excellent way to fish especially in warm weather. It allows you to be connected with the water and helps to keep you cool.
REYtography at his best. Too bad my face kinda fucked up the photo. i knew i shoulda smiled. Its okay though. i love the lighting.