https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2099

no.429

Vickers Naval Construction Works, Barrow. Boiler Making Shop.

c. 1902

Photo of mounted postcard, original image from Vickers Archive. Barrow Island Ward. View of tall bay with riveted boilers. Two large overhead cranes in use. Bay has narrow arched windows on right with a tall wall below.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2099

no.429

Vickers Naval Construction Works, Barrow. Boiler Making Shop.

c. 1902

Photo of mounted postcard, original image from Vickers Archive. Barrow Island Ward. View of tall bay with riveted boilers. Two large overhead cranes in use. Bay has narrow arched windows on right with a tall wall below.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/239
Sankey Number: 429

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Page Number: 15

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