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Heinz Collection (page 5)

Background imageHeinz Collection: Two engineers using a measurement device

Two engineers using a measurement device
Two engineers use a precise measuring device to correctly ascertain the width of a circular metal ring. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Train Storage Yard

Train Storage Yard
A good example of perspective in a large train storage yard. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Welder using an Oxyacetylene Torch

Welder using an Oxyacetylene Torch
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Paper is placed in the printing press

Paper is placed in the printing press
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Seam welding aluminium plate

Seam welding aluminium plate
Two 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Assembly of a Multi-cogged Machine

Assembly of a Multi-cogged Machine
An engineer fits a cog to a piece of geared machinery, possibly an engine or heavy duty gearbox. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Undercarriage of a train

Undercarriage of a train
The 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Locomotive construction in a large railway shed

Locomotive construction in a large railway shed
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Installation of the roof for a liquid methane tank

Installation of the roof for a liquid methane tank
Two 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Model of a computer room layout

Model of a computer room layout
A planned layout of a computer room, including terminals and long banks of tape storage devices.Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Lowering a large railway shaft

Lowering a large railway shaft
A large central rotational shaft is lowered into position by a team of railway engineers. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: The Postal Team at a regional depot

The Postal Team at a regional depot
Royal 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Retouching Paintings

Retouching Paintings
An artist re-touching illustrations as part of the final process at a printing works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Print Works - The Cutting Machine

Print Works - The Cutting Machine
A worker at a printing works places a large stack of printed sheets into a cutting machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Seam welding under arc lighting

Seam welding under arc lighting
A stunning composition photograph of two welders seam welding the domed aluminium roof of a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Regional Railway Carriage Interior

Regional Railway Carriage Interior
The 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Building the framework for a domed roof

Building the framework for a domed roof
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Sand-filled mould - Metalworking

Sand-filled mould - Metalworking
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Weighing Scales in Use

Weighing Scales in Use
A person stands on weighing scales with their loafers placed to the side. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Underground Pipes

Underground Pipes
A worker turns a valve, while standing next to two pipes, possibly containing water or gas. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Couple are Interviewed on a Train

Couple are Interviewed on a Train
An interviewer holds up a microphone to ask a jolly middle aged couple a few questions on a train journey. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Rack and Pinion Railway

Rack and Pinion Railway
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Building the roof of a liquid methane tank

Building the roof of a liquid methane tank
Two welders work on the domed aluminium roof of a large liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Assembling a Sign

Assembling a Sign
A female factory worker assembles a sign as part of a production line for COTY Beauty House. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Printing Machine Operator checks a proof

Printing Machine Operator checks a proof
A printing machine operator checks proofs, as they leave the press. A fine study in concentration. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Heat-resistant asbestos

Heat-resistant asbestos
A 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Female Production Line Worker

Female Production Line Worker
A young woman on a factory production line assembles an electronic device. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Assembling the wiring for a complex machine

Assembling the wiring for a complex machine
An engineer inserts a thin wire into a section of the assemblage for a Kimball machine. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Applying ink to a screen

Applying ink to a screen
A printer applies ink to a large screen in preparation for printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Measuring the current of a large electronic device

Measuring the current of a large electronic device
A man measures the current running through a large electronic device, possibly an early computer or exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: The Bosses visit the factory floor

The Bosses visit the factory floor
Four 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Oiling the machine

Oiling the machine
A man oils a complex piece of machinery with extreme care, using a small oilcan. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Businessman relaxes in his office

Businessman relaxes in his office
A Businessman (possibly a Company Director) sits back in a modern round wicker chair with hands behind his head and wearing a Warriors helmet

Background imageHeinz Collection: The factory floor of an electronics manufacturer

The factory floor of an electronics manufacturer
Men at work on the busy factory floor of an electronics company, assembling complicated-looking devices. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Moving large sacks in a warehouse

Moving large sacks in a warehouse
An 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Vertical Projector at a print works

Vertical Projector at a print works
A technician uses a vertical projector at Lund Humphries printing firm. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s

Background imageHeinz Collection: Black Businessman on Thames Embankment

Black Businessman on Thames Embankment
A black businessman leans on the wall of the River Thames Embankment, London - close to the Albert Bridge. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Knitting wool production - mechanical process

Knitting wool production - mechanical process
Immense 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

Background imageHeinz Collection: Customs Official checks the volume of wine in a barrel

Customs Official checks the volume of wine in a barrel
A customs Official checks the level of wine in an imported barrel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Factory employee checks large Spinning Machine

Factory employee checks large Spinning Machine
A lady factory worker checks an immense spinning machine at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageHeinz Collection: Car Production Line Worker

Car Production Line Worker
A 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



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