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  • BILLY BUTLIN VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY, UK, 1941 BILLY BUTLIN VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Mr Butlin collects a meal from the serving hatch in the canteen of a munitions factory hostel, somewhere in Britain. Female workers queue behind him to collect their lunch.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Factory worker Henry Fenton puts copper sheets into racks at a rolling mill, somewhere in Britain.

  • BILLY BUTLIN VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY, UK, 1941 BILLY BUTLIN VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Mr Butlin, centre, plays a game of darts with workers during a visit to a munitions factory hostel, somewhere in Britain.

  • MRS CHURCHILL VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY HOSTEL, UK, 1941 MRS CHURCHILL VISITS A MUNITIONS FACTORY HOSTEL, UK, 1941

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    Mrs Churchill enjoys a dance during a visit to a residential club for female munitions factory workers, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: DIAMONDS IN WAR USE, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY: DIAMONDS IN WAR USE, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A diamond specialist examines the quality of a diamond at a factory, somewhere in Britain. Diamonds are used in precision machinery, such as drills.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: DIAMONDS IN WAR USE, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY: DIAMONDS IN WAR USE, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A diamond specialist examines the quality of diamonds at a factory, somewhere in Britain. Diamonds are used in precision machinery, such as drills.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, c 1942

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    Miss Dorothy Hargreaves works a surface grinder at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A general view of women engaged in shell production at a factory, somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption, they are "heading shell cases".

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941

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    Women work draw presses at a shell factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942 LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942

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    Off-duty munitions workers make use of the laundry facilities in their munitions factory hostel.

  • LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942 LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Off-duty munitions workers make use of the hairdressing facilities in their munitions factory hostel. Here one woman washes the hair of her friend at a sink complete with specially-designed taps.

  • LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942 LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Three off-duty munitions workers look at a blackboard on which is chalked a reminder notice about the evening's events at their munitions factory hostel. The entertainment is due to begin at 8 o'clock and will consist of a dance with cabaret artistes...

  • LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942 LIFE IN A MINISTRY OF SUPPLY HOSTEL, UK, c 1942

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    Off-duty munitions workers write letters at the desks provided in the writing room of their munitions factory hostel.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: STEN GUN PRODUCTION, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY: STEN GUN PRODUCTION, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Miss Alice Haslett and Miss Vera Walshe assemble Sten gun components at an ordnance factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: STEN GUN PRODUCTION, UK, c 1942 WAR INDUSTRY: STEN GUN PRODUCTION, UK, c 1942

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Sparks fly as Mrs Alexandrienne welds Sten gun parts at an ordnance factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: WELFARE IN A ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY: WELFARE IN A ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Newly-recruited munitions workers receive a medical examination prior to their entry into a Royal Ordnance Factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941

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    Munitions workers smile for the camera as they drink mugs of milk in the works canteen of a factory, somewhere in Britain, during their morning break.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941

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    Women gauge bullets at a munitions factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Munitions workers collect clean overalls from the stores at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A chiropodist at work in the works surgery at a munitions factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY: WORKERS' WELFARE, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women use sewing machines to repair overalls at a munitions factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941 WAR INDUSTRY, UK, 1941

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women at work in the large laundry attached to a munitions factory, which is used to wash the workers' overalls.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945 WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Two war workers carry boxes of ammunition up the steps from the underground factory on the Wirral in which they were produced.

  • GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, c 1943 GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, c 1943

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    General Montgomery's car is surrounded by crowds of war workers following his visit to a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, c 1943 GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, c 1943

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    General Montgomery stands at a microphone as he addresses a crowd of war workers from a balcony during his visit to a factory, somewhere in Britain. The balcony is draped with a Union flag.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women war workers sort parts used in the production of smoke bombs at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • ERNEST BEVIN VISITS NO 11 ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY, NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE, WALES, UK, c 1943 ERNEST BEVIN VISITS NO 11 ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY, NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE, WALES, UK, c 1943

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Minister of Labour, Ernest Bevin, MP, signs an autograph for a factory worker as he joins them in the 'clocking-out' queue before lunch.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A woman war worker checks smoke bombs as they pass along a conveyor belt at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    War workers push a trolley load of timber poles which they have salvaged from the remains of a bombed out factory across a yard, somewhere in Britain. Behind them can be seen other workers gathering materials and the twisted remnants of the factory...

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women war workers operate machines at a smoke bomb factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women war workers pack smoke bombs at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A woman war worker prepares labels for smoke bombs at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944 WAR INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF SMOKE BOMBS, UK, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A woman war worker checks smoke bombs as they pass along a conveyor belt at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

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    Women war workers place into sacks the short lengths of metal pipe which they have salvaged from amongst the debris of a bombed out factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women war workers stack salvaged timber poles following a devastating air raid on a factory, somewhere in Britain. Behind them can be seen piles of timber and debris, as well as several badly-damaged buildings.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

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    A woman collects up paper from amongst the debris of a bomb-damaged factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Women war workers use magnets to salvage nails from amongst the debris of a bomb-damaged factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    Two women war workers push a trolley load of timber poles which they have salvaged from the remains of a bombed out factory across a yard, somewhere in Britain. Behind them can be seen other workers gathering materials amongst the twisted remnants of...

  • WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945 WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A general view of the 'lounge' at a underground factory on the Wirral, showing munitions workers relaxing with a cigarette and a cup of tea or Horlicks. A game of darts is on progress in the background.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945 WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945

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    Women war workers collect their lunchtime meal from the serving hatch of the canteen of this underground factory on the Wirral.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945 WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    A general view of women at work on machines to produce 20mm cannon shells in an underground factory at New Brighton, on the Wirral.

  • SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944 SALVAGING MATERIAL FROM THE WRECKAGE OF A BOMB DAMAGED FACTORY, c 1944

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    Women war workers use magnets to salvage nails from amongst the debris of a bomb-damaged factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945 WAR INDUSTRY: EVERYDAY LIFE AT AN UNDERGROUND FACTORY, NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, c 1945

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    A group of women war workers enjoy tea and sandwiches in the underground canteen of this factory at New Brighton, on the Wirral.

  • MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943 MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943

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    Mechanics work on the chassis of an armoured fighting vehicle at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943 MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943

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    The chassis of an armoured car is rolled into position under the hull by mechanics at a factory, somewhere in Britain. The hull is supported on a special gantry, with a third mechanic holding the rope on the right of the photograph.

  • MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943 MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943

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    Rows of Bren gun carriers line a 'car park' outside a factory, somewhere in Britain. Clearly visible behind the vehicles, but in front of the factory building, is a brick-built surface shelter, labelled 'Shelter No. 5'.

  • GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, 1943 GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, 1943

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    General Montgomery stands at a microphone to address a large group of factory workers in a large hall at a factory, somewhere in Britain. Loudspeakers have been set up to ensure that all the workers can hear the speech.

  • GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, 1943 GENERAL MONTGOMERY VISITS A FACTORY, UK, 1943

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    General Montgomery stands on a makeshift stage or podium to address a large group of factory workers in a large hall at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943 MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943

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    Mechanics remove the engine from an armoured car as a woman war worker brings in the new engine which is about to be fitted at a factory, somewhere in Britain.

  • MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943 MOTOR INDUSTRY AIDS THE ARMY, UK, 1943

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    Mechanics work to convert a Bren gun carrier into the latest type, at a factory somewhere in Britain.

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