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Moulder at Work

Preparing a mould, in sand, the top half of the moulding block is on the left ready to be clamped to the completed casting. Observing behind the moulder is Robin Wilson.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

Do You Remember Mick the Dog?

The foundry workers pose with a selection of pipes and troughs for the new Skinningrove Furnace.
Ted Kilvington (seated), ? Dickson (beret), Donald Goldstraw, Gordon Leeks, Isaac (Rusty )Jackson. Kelly ?, Mr Oliver Wilson (Manager), Pinkie White with Mick the dog, Alan (Charlie) Thompson, Alan Starsmore, John Shaw, Syd Cockburn, George Barry, Ron Leist (seated on pipe). Most of the names from an article in Loftus Town Crier by Mary Shaw (nee Bielby). B. Jenkins adds: “Yes I do remember Micky, a great little ratter.” Can you help fill in the blanks.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson and thanks to B. Jenkins for the update about Micky.

Clean Up Time

“Fettling” the first trough cast for Skinningrove new furnace. Left to right: Lionel, Alan, “Rusty”, Syd and Donald.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

The First Casts

On the casting floor – preparing moulds for casting – Beamish Museum expressed an interest in the venerable hand operated overhead crane in this photograph.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

Ready for Action

The canopy and charging platform are ready for use.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

Does It Look Straight to You?

The furnace charging platform is placed around the furnace. With foundry employees and guest onlookers.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

Left a Bit, Right a Bit

The charging platform is hoisted into position.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

Nearly There!

The cupola is hoisted into position.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

It’s Arrived!!

The new cupola arrives; the mobile crane prepares to raise it into position. This crane may have been hired from Skinningrove Iron Co.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.

New Arrival Imminent!

Preparing the foundations for the new furnace, the old cupola lies on the left of the photograph.

Image courtesy of Robin Wilson.