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Two engineers using a measurement deviceTwo engineers use a precise measuring device to correctly ascertain the width of a circular metal ring. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Train Storage YardA good example of perspective in a large train storage yard. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Welder using an Oxyacetylene TorchA welder wearing protective clothing and mask welds metal uses an oxyacetylene torch as he works on the shell of a metal vehicle enclosure or train carriage section. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Paper is placed in the printing pressA printer at a print works removes a large printed page from the printing press. The sheet depicts food items, possibly for a recipe book or calendar. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Seam welding aluminium plateTwo welders seam weld aluminium metal plates onto the curved framework of a large domed liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1966
Assembly of a Multi-cogged MachineAn engineer fits a cog to a piece of geared machinery, possibly an engine or heavy duty gearbox. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Undercarriage of a trainThe bootm of a train carriage viewed from the bottom of a pit in a railway shed, cut out of the floor to allow engineers to access the undercarriage for repairs and adjustments
Locomotive construction in a large railway shedA steam locomotive is moved across a large shed by means of a large crane arm with pulleys and chains. The lower section of the photograph shows a more complete locomotive
Installation of the roof for a liquid methane tankTwo welders, standing on a scaffold, use spanners to tighten the nuts securing sections of the centrepoint of a large domed roof for an aluminium liquid methane tank at Canvey Island
Model of a computer room layoutA planned layout of a computer room, including terminals and long banks of tape storage devices.Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Lowering a large railway shaftA large central rotational shaft is lowered into position by a team of railway engineers. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
The Postal Team at a regional depotRoyal Mail employees, from the directors to postmen, pose for a group photograph at a regional post depot, alongside a post box and a fleet of postal vans. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Retouching PaintingsAn artist re-touching illustrations as part of the final process at a printing works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Print Works - The Cutting MachineA worker at a printing works places a large stack of printed sheets into a cutting machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Seam welding under arc lightingA stunning composition photograph of two welders seam welding the domed aluminium roof of a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Regional Railway Carriage InteriorThe interior of a regional railway carriage with most of the seats in use in summer. The style of the train interior and the passengers clothing is typical of this period in post-war Britain
Building the framework for a domed roofA welder seam welds aluminium plate whilst sitting on the edge of a centre section of a domed roof, built to cover a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Sand-filled mould - MetalworkingA factory worker slides a sand-filled mould into position beneath an industrial molten-metal dispensing machine. The man has a tattoo on his forearm which reads True = Love and Mam = Dad
Weighing Scales in UseA person stands on weighing scales with their loafers placed to the side. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Underground PipesA worker turns a valve, while standing next to two pipes, possibly containing water or gas. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Couple are Interviewed on a TrainAn interviewer holds up a microphone to ask a jolly middle aged couple a few questions on a train journey. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Rack and Pinion RailwayA Blenkinsop rack rail and spur. Rack and pinion is a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. The circular pinion engages teeth on a flat bar - the rack
Building the roof of a liquid methane tankTwo welders work on the domed aluminium roof of a large liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Assembling a SignA female factory worker assembles a sign as part of a production line for COTY Beauty House. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Printing Machine Operator checks a proofA printing machine operator checks proofs, as they leave the press. A fine study in concentration. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Heat-resistant asbestosA photograph taken for a commercial client, demonstrating the heat-resisting properties of Asbestos, long before the modern dangers of the material were recognised. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Female Production Line WorkerA young woman on a factory production line assembles an electronic device. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Assembling the wiring for a complex machineAn engineer inserts a thin wire into a section of the assemblage for a Kimball machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Applying ink to a screenA printer applies ink to a large screen in preparation for printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Measuring the current of a large electronic deviceA man measures the current running through a large electronic device, possibly an early computer or exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
The Bosses visit the factory floorFour clearly rather important men (company directors?) visit, or possibly inspect, a printing works. The job at hand at the time of this photograph was the production of wrappers for Penguin
Oiling the machineA man oils a complex piece of machinery with extreme care, using a small oilcan. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Businessman relaxes in his officeA Businessman (possibly a Company Director) sits back in a modern round wicker chair with hands behind his head and wearing a Warriors helmet
The factory floor of an electronics manufacturerMen at work on the busy factory floor of an electronics company, assembling complicated-looking devices. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Moving large sacks in a warehouseAn operator uses a small picker to stack and manoeuvre piles of sacks, containing cotton or wool, into place in a large warehouse. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Vertical Projector at a print worksA technician uses a vertical projector at Lund Humphries printing firm. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s
Black Businessman on Thames EmbankmentA black businessman leans on the wall of the River Thames Embankment, London - close to the Albert Bridge. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Knitting wool production - mechanical processImmense coils of knitting wool are fed into spinning and processing machinery from vast round tubs. The factory of Patons & Baldwins, Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Customs Official checks the volume of wine in a barrelA customs Official checks the level of wine in an imported barrel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Factory employee checks large Spinning MachineA lady factory worker checks an immense spinning machine at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
Car Production Line WorkerA photograph of a car plant worker ( Dick Whittington) on the production line at Fords plant at Dagenham. A promotional photograph for the Daily Mirror. Photograph by Heinz Zinram