Sheffield was of course at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and it’s fascinating to see how the traditional skills of blacksmithing were used in the car industry in the 20th century. Forging was a key part of the city’s metalwork manufacture. The images are available at www.picturesheffield.com – search using the reference number in the captions.
5. Old and new technology
A blacksmith's shop at Yorkshire Motor Car Co Ltd, Townhead Street in 1912. Situated on the top floor, brackets and fittings were made here. Ref no: u02811 Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Crosspool blacksmith
John Bly's blacksmith shop in Lydgate Lane, Crosspool at the junction with Tapton Hill Road. It was demolished in 1938. Ref no: s09719 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Hackenthorpe horses
A blacksmith's forge in Main Street, Hackenthorpe. Ref no: s09725 Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. Men at work
Forging bloom for axles at Cammell Laird and Co., Ltd in Sheffield in 1916, by E F Skinner. Ref no: s00537 Photo: Picture Sheffield