vickersarmstrongcollection
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The last upload was July 2017.
Woman operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2017
View on board the Japanese battleship 'Yashima' from North East Museums uploaded June 2016
Launch of the Japanese cruiser 'Iwate' from North East Museums uploaded June 2016
Quadruple gun mounting in 24 Shop, Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded May 2016
Testing guns at the firing range, Silloth from North East Museums uploaded May 2016
New tractor at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded May 2016
Naval gun mounting at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded May 2016
The Shell Department at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded April 2016
Manufacturing Pom Pom guns at the Scotswood Works from North East Museums uploaded January 2016
Lowering a Valentine tank on to its track from North East Museums uploaded August 2015
Coastal Defence Mounting at the Scotswood Works from North East Museums uploaded August 2015
Inside 5 Shop, Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Valentine Tanks on the Assembly Line from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
3.7” anti-aircraft gun at the Scotswood Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Valentine Tank ready for delivery from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
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Man cages manufactured by Vickers Armstrong
from North East Museums
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Tender & endangered Cow/Horse said:
what does 'man cages' mean?
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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums said:
Hi, Man cages such as these were used to transport miners underground and raise them back up again. It's essentially serving as a lift.
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optimal chicken said:
Yes. They made them in columns to move men more quickly in bigger groups - some mines employed over a thousand men below ground in any one working shift. The same would be done for transporting lots tubs full of coal to the surface.
View on board the Japanese battleship 'Yashima'
from North East Museums
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A.Davey said:
I wonder why there's an American flag up there near the bow.
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Billy Embleton said:
'Banzai' on turret barbette. Fantastic image.
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John Hughes said:
Interesting to see the sailing vessels moored beyond. Colliers perhaps?
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Steve Ellwood said:
What a great photograph - very clear quality.