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Lab technician at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963
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Lab technician at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963
Lab technician at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Laboratories were essential for checking the quality of the raw materials
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Arithmetic Artificer Chemistry Edgar Allen And Company Flask Glasses Iron And Steel Industry Lab Coat Laboratory Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Coat Laboratory Equipment Laboratory Worker Mathematics Maths Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Scientist Sheffield South Yorkshire Spectacles Steel Steel Industry Technician Walters Workbench
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This print captures a lab technician immersed in his work at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, back in 1963. In this era of the 20th century, laboratories played an indispensable role in ensuring the quality of raw materials used for industrial processes. The image showcases a man donning a crisp lab coat and spectacles, engrossed in his scientific duties. Surrounded by laboratory equipment and flasks, he meticulously carries out experiments to analyze the composition of metals. His expertise lies at the intersection of chemistry and mathematics as he applies these disciplines to assess the integrity of iron and steel used by Edgar Allen & Company – one of Britain's prominent steel manufacturers during that time. The photograph not only portrays the dedication and precision required for such technical work but also provides insight into the bustling environment inside an industrial facility. The building itself stands as a testament to British engineering prowess, symbolizing progress within the country's thriving steel industry. Taken by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this monochrome portrait immortalizes both an individual's profession and an entire era defined by hardworking men like him who contributed significantly to their respective fields. It serves as a reminder of how science intersects with artistry even within seemingly mundane occupations like being a lab technician.
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