Lowering a Valentine tank on to its track
Valentine Tank being lowered on to its track in the Tank Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 21 September 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s m... More
Coastal Defence Mounting at the Scotswood Works
8 inch Coastal Defence Mounting in 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 11 June 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance... More
Inside 5 Shop, Elswick Works, World War II photo
View of guns under construction in 5 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 27 July 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1). Includes 5.118 inch guns for Russia and 4 inch guns for the Admiralty...‘Workshop of the World’ ... More
Valentine Tanks on the Assembly Line
Valentine Tanks on the Assembly Line in the Tank Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 28 September 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufactu... More
Valentine Tank ready for delivery, England
View of a 6-pdr. Valentine Tank on a truck ready for delivery, inside the Tank Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon tyne, 21 September 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used t... More
3.7” anti-aircraft gun at the Scotswood Works, England
View of a 3.7” anti-aircraft gun on mobile mounting, ready for despatch outside 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 30 June 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used ... More
Shervick Tractors at the Elswick Works
View of Shervick Tractors inside 136 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1948 (TWAM ref. 1027/269). These tractors were manufactured by Vickers after the Second World War, using Sherman tanks, which... More
Repairing locomotives at the Scotswood Works
Carrying our repairs to locomotives in 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1948 (TWAM ref. 1027/269)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominan... More
Wartime medical equipment at the Elswick Works
View of Dr Clarkson and a colleague, wearing wartime medical equipment at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 25 November 1940 (TWAM ref. 1027/neg15299). Dr Clarkson is ‘armed’ with a wartime medical belt, ... More
Amphibious Tank on the River Tyne, England
View of an amphibious tank on the River Tyne, c1932...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description... More
Man cages manufactured by Vickers Armstrong, England
View of man cages manufactured at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, April 1936 (TWAM ref. 1027/5178)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during t... More
Grand Slam bombs awaiting delivery
“Grand Slam” Bombs awaiting delivery, 7 January 1945 (TWAM ref. 1027/5178)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also... More
Rolls Royce Cylinders at the Elswick Works, England
Rolls Royce Cylinders in 24 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 16 March 1939 (TWAM ref. 1027/5178)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during th... More
Manufacturing fishing floats. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Manufacturing fishing floats at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1931 (TWAM ref. 1027/9). This image reflects the sheer variety of products manufactured by Vickers Armstrong...‘Workshop of the World’ is... More
King George VI visits the Elswick Works
Royal Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 18 June 1941 (TWAM ref. 5366/14). ..‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century.... More
Royal Visit to Elswick Works, 1941
Royal Visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 18 June 1941 (TWAM ref. 5366/14). ..‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century.... More
Bofors Gun Mounting at the Scotswood Works, England
Bofors Mounting, 12 Shop, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1946 (TWAM ref. 5366/13). ..‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nine... More
Rudder frame ready for shipment
Rudder frame ready for shipment from the Elswick Works, c1928 (TWAM ref. 1027/9)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’... More
Armoured cars outside the Elswick Works
Armoured cars outside the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1931 (TWAM ref 1027/9)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century... More
Building cranes at the Elswick Works, England
Working on cranes at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1929 (TWAM ref 1027/9)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century.... More
Carden-Loyd Carriers at the Elswick Works, England
Carden-Loyd Carriers at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1930 (TWAM ref 1027/9)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Centu... More
Mule carrying 75 mm Mountain Artillery equipment
Mule carrying wheels, trails and axeltree of 75 mm Mountain Artillery. Five mules were needed to carry all the equipment. Taken at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase of... More
Soldiers pulling 75mm Mountain Artillery
Soldiers pulling 75 mm Mountain Artillery at the Elswick Works, early 20th Century (TWAM ref. DS.VA/6/18/8)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during ... More
75 mm Mountain Gun and Carriage in action
75 mm Mountain Gun and Carriage in action at the Elswick Works, early 20th Century (TWAM ref. DS.VA/6/18/8)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during ... More
Elswick Engine Works and Head Office, England
View of the Engine Works and Head Office, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne (TWAM ref. D.VA/57/1/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nin... More
HMS Victoria on the River Tyne, England
HMS Victoria, passing through the Swing Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1889 (TWAM ref. D.VA/24/3). She was launched at the Elswick Shipyard of Armstrong Whitworth on 9 April 1887...‘Workshop of the World’ is a ph... More
Elswick Works cricket team, shipbuilding
Elswick Works Cricket XI, 1891 (TWAM ref. 1027/377)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteenth Century. It’s also a very apt description... More
Woman operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, England
Rare image of a female employee operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1961 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/1/22186)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s ... More
View on board the Japanese battleship 'Yashima'
View of the Japanese battleship 'Yashima' at Jarrow, c1897 (TWAM ref. GU.HO/19). She was launched at the Elswick Shipyard on 26 February 1896...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain... More
Launch of the Japanese cruiser 'Iwate'
View of the cruiser 'Iwate', built for the Imperial Japanese Navy, ready for launch at the Elswick Shipyard, Newcastle upon Tyne, 29 March 1900 (TWAM ref. GU.HO/20)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often u... More
Quadruple gun mounting in 24 Shop, Elswick Works
Removing no.3 gun from a 14 inch quadruple gun mounting in 24 Shop, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 30 April 1940 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/5/2)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Brit... More
Testing guns at the firing range, Silloth
8 inch breech-loading gun and 4 inch Gimbal Mountings at Silloth-on-Solway, Cumbria, 27 October 1926 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/5/2). Armstrong-Whitworth usually tested guns manufactured in the Elswick Works at thei... More
New tractor at the Elswick Works
New Tractor at the Elswick Works, 24 October 1949 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/3/3). This appears to be a prototype of the Vickers VR180...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufactu... More
Naval gun mounting at the Elswick Works
Naval gun mounting at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1911 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/3/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manufacturing dominance during the Nineteent... More
The Shell Department at the Elswick Works
Gauging 4.2 inch trench mortar bombs in the Shell Department, Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2 December 1942 (TWAM ref. DX1529/1)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s manu... More