no.877

Casting for Fort at Walney

1914

Traction engine and trailer carrying a large casting is about to cross Jubilee (Walney) Bridge on their way to Walney Fort. Five men in picture; driver on the engine, booted man, possibly the foreman, with hand on engine, two workmen one sitting on back of engine, fifth man wearing suit and overcoat and holding gloves, possibly a supervisor. 'Barrow Carting & Trading Co. Ltd. No2. Tel 83' is written on trailer.