https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2097

no.428

Vickers Naval Construction Works, Barrow. Brass foundry.

c. 1902

Photo of mounted postcard, Barrow Island Ward. View looking down a tall bay with small sand moulds being worked on. Sand sieving machine to centre. Free standing brick wall towards end of shop with more workers looking at camera. Vickers and Sons Maxim Ltd stamp.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2097

no.428

Vickers Naval Construction Works, Barrow. Brass foundry.

c. 1902

Photo of mounted postcard, Barrow Island Ward. View looking down a tall bay with small sand moulds being worked on. Sand sieving machine to centre. Free standing brick wall towards end of shop with more workers looking at camera. Vickers and Sons Maxim Ltd stamp.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/237
Sankey Number: 428

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Album Number: Album 13 300-500 and early 3000

Page Number: 15

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