Warrenby / Redcar Works

1890

Coatham Iron Works,Downey & Co., 1890.

1923

Repair work begins on A Damaged Boiler House,in 1923

1940s

Denis Bage & workmates

Who are they

men at work

Ken Moutrey

Ken Moutrey centre working at Warrenby

Loco man

Tom Sexton attending his loco

Dorman Long about 1943

Can you recognise anyone, please send the names if you do Photograph from Margaret Jordan

on yer bike

Betty Boswell, Mrs Whyman, Bertha Lettin, and Joan Rowe photo from Linda nee Close

1970

The first presentation to be made under the new Social and Retirement Association, Flat Products, Lackenby. Mr T.R> Linford, crane supervisor, hands Mr C.W. Thornhill overhead crane driver, a wallet of notes to mark his 50years’ service with Dorman Long. The occasion was organised by the officials of Lackenby No 6 branch of BISAKTA. Mr Thornhill started at Redcar works in 1920 and was transferred to Lackenby in 1966. an article from the steel news 1970 courtesy of Mary nee Thornhill

1970

Mr S. J. Hobbs chief clerk, welding department, Redcar works, was presented with a silver tea service to mark his retirement after 50 years service at Redcar works, by Mr H. M. Thomson, department manager on behalf of his colleagues. Mr Hobbs who in 50 years only missed two days off work, began as a stores assistant at the blastfurnace department in 1919, and joined the clerical staff five years later. Between 1931 when he was transferred to the steelworks traffic office and 1958 when he joined the welding department, he served in the cost department and for further periods at the blastfurnaces. He has been a member of Coatham Parish Church choir for 47 years, and is a member of the works ambulance crops. an article from The Steel News Feb 1970 Jack Hobbs lived at 26 Marina Avenue Coatham.

60 steelworkers

Some of sixty steelmen who took part in a retirement ceremony Redcar works, which was held for the first time at the works Athletic Club in Dormanstown. The sixty men - a record at one time were given grants totalling £798. The Picture shows Mr. H. Morrison, chairman of the works welfare council (left foreground) handing over a money gift to Mr. H. Ditchburn. Mr Ditchburn, of 3, Westfield Way, Dormanstown , had 53 years service at the works. Mr. Tom Williams, of 3,Westbourne Grove, Redcar, had 52 yearss,and, Mr. Harry Hunter, 0f 66 Shakespeare Street, Middlesbrough, 51 years. Other retirements: N Jones, 50 years: B Hand 50: F Thomas, 50: L Walker. 50: 49: J Read, 49: T Sullivan. 49: I Thompson, 49: M Barker. 49: G Spellman. 48: F Churchman, 48: W Baldam. 47: W Warrior.46: R Iveson, 46: B Stonehouse, 43: T Chambers. 42: G Upton. 42 : W Hart: 42: W Hodgson. 42: J Hunter, 37: 36; II Bell. 36: 0 GIbson, 35: H Roberts, 35: J Wright: 35; H Pringle, 35: L Barrass, 35: H Mapp 34: S Robinson 34: K Bradley. 34: W Williamson. 34; R Jones 34 M Appleton. 32: G Carter. 32: I anson 32: F Kirk 28: H Davies, 26: W Cox. 26: H Knaggs 26: W Green. 25: L Nightingale 25: T Mitord, 24; W Clark, 24:G Hoggarth 23; T Taylor, 21: .Bennison 18: T Brown. 17: H KItchen 17: B Leonard 17: G Agar, 16: W Buckland. 15: A Holdsworth 12: H Blackburn 11: B Hastings 11; W Taylor, 8: F Weeks. 7:

presentation

Quite a few years have elapsed since these men pictured were young apprentices And to mark the occasion Redcar Welded fabrication Works. Teesside Branch held an informal gathering to present them with long service awards. The awards, purchase vouchers and inscribed stainless steel trays. were presented By Mr G. I. Young. Mr Young is seen left is seen handing an award to Mr .G.H. Stainthorpe, watched by, from left to right Mr M Thompson, works manager, T Chesters, O W Fox, M Blacket,T S Robinson, F Smith, and A Mason, branch personnel manager

Service Acknowledged

The Second presentation of long service awards to employees of the Dorman Teeside branch took place recently inthe Town Hall Middlesbrough 185 recipients, accompanied by their wives or other guests, attended the function. The awards, which consisted of a stainless steel tray and a purchase voucher were presented by Mr W. G. Brown, general manager, Mr E. H. Vie,production manager, Mr H. H I Thompson, manager of Redcar Works, Mr W. J. Tennet, manager,of Teeside Engineering Works, Mr A. R. Young, manager of Stockton works, Mr G. 1. Young, manager of Britannia Constructional Works. Mr H M Thompson, Mr A R Young and Mr T. R. Tighe, operations manager, were themselves amongst the recipients. Other members of senior management and their wives were also present. For various reasons, 42 employees of the branch were unable to attend. Following the ceremony, a buffet meal and bar were provided in the crypt. The catering arrangements being undertaken by M. Armstrong, manageress. Teesside Engineering Works canteen and Miss P. Dunn, manageress,Britannia Constructional Works canteen and their staff. The photograph shows Mr W. G. Brown, general manager, shaking hands with Mr Harry Walker,accompanied by a group of other recipients.

1973

Cricket & Bowls winners pictuured in the Steel News November 1973

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An excellent picture of men at work Front Row Second from right Herbert Ditchburn Extreme left George Ditchburn Extreme Right Mick Ditchburn picture kindly contributed by by Alan Ditchburn

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George Ditchburn (holding Torch)
contributed by Alan Ditchburn
[via Stuart Haines]

Date

My dad Jack Thornhill
with his rolls Royce!
leaving work
from the blast
at Warrenby works
photo & information
Margaret Heirons nee Thornhill

REDCAR STEELMEN IN THE MIDLANDS

Included in this photograph are French Caddy known as (Trenner) , Arthur Cox, and Jack Wall photograph and information :courtesy of Sheila nee Caddy. Dave Stamp recognises: Johnny Hunter, Stan Thorpe (stocktaker) Ralph Burniston (union man), and I think Timmy Sullivan George Clixby also has a copy of this photograph, which was published in the “Steel News” in October 1968. and probably taken a month or two earlier. (''The Steel News'' was the newspaper of British Steel). The caption that appeared with the photo was REDCAR STEELMEN IN THE MIDLANDS Pictured back on home ground are members of the Dorman Long; Redcar steel plant who visited the steel works at Stewarts and LIoyds, Bilston. The visit was of particular interest because of the similarity in construction of the furnaces at the two plants. The party was impressed by the go-ahead methods adopted at the Staffordshire works. Redcar steel plant employees make as many trips as possible and had returned from a visit to steel works in Germany a few weeks earlier. The names George remembers are: Second left: Ralph Burniston, Fourth left: Dickie Dent Sixth left: ? Kettlewell, Second right: Jack Wall Third right: Bill Clixby (George's father) Fourth right: Arthur Cox

1940

Pouring molten steel at Warrenby Blast. courtesy of Stuart Haines

1916

UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

DORMAN LONG and Co.
STEEL and IRON MANUFACTURES.
LONDON OFFICE .
CLARENCE HOUSE.
4Central Buildings ,Stock Yard and Wharf.Nine Elms Lane .

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS REDCOAT MIDDLELSBROUGH .

To whom it may concern.

No 44912 DVR.KNIGHT. R.F.A.



The above man was sent here for Munitions work on OCTOBER 29th 1916 and is still employed by this FIRM For Dorman Long and Co LIMITED .
REDCAR BLAST FURNICES.
W. Hill MANAGER.


Michael Knight worked at Dorman Long Steel works as a blastfurnaceman for a further 52 yrs .

Two of his sons also had long service.
Terry worked on the test shears at Warrenby and Lackenby for approx. 36 years,
Michael Knight jnr worked also at Warrenby and Lackenby on the test shears for approx.34 yrs.

information from Margaret Thompson nee Knight

1940s

Back row on the right is Joe Lloyd of Warrenby, taking a break with workmates. Photograph courtesy of Freda Anderson nee Lloyd

9 March 1959

Redcar Works Safety Footwear Attendant, Evelyn Fox attending to a customer in 1959.

1967

Safety Officer Mr Lister on the right

1967

Evelyn Fox picks the winning ticket. photographs courtesy of Evelyn Walker nee Fox

1942

Evelyn Fox was employed as a young girl to work in the Rolling Mills this is is her identity card dated 28 January 1942.

1962

left to right George Coupland he worked in the pitside on the steelplant,Keith Lancaster who was a stocktaker, and now lives in Canada, and myself Bas Gunn and Ed Jarvis known as Jarvo I think the photo must have been taken about 1962 or 63. I was still working for the laboratory but they were just starting the quality control dept. on the plant, and we went out to observe the way the work was done, with the idea of improving the working practices, and then of course improve the quality. At that point I can not honestly say that we did anything useful, and it was this feeling of wasting my time that made me leave and go to ICI, and then on to working abroad. Where I was very lucky and lived and worked in 16 different countries as far apart as Nigeria and China. Regards Bas

1950s

Outside the Lab are Ronnie Lewis who played cricket for Redcar, Dave Ellis, Myself Bas Gunn, (aged about 17) and Derek Robinson

1950s

The Lab Cricket Team L-R Gerald Simpson. Frank Ridsdale, ?, Charles Erasmus Whiskar (Chief chemist) Dave Ellis ( who played for Middlesborough) Tich Hardy, Bas Gunn,

1950

The Lab Staff 1950 this photo was taken at some sort of presentation From left to right Duncan Evans, Johnny Metcalf, Dave Stamp, Dave Vaughan, Dave Turnbull, & Bas Gun. Photo & information courtesy of Bas Gun Dave Stamp kindly got in touch to complete the names.

1960 -63

An excellent Collection of photographs taken around Warrenby Works the first picture shows Mike Pell and Trevor Brown walking towards 1 and 2 Plate Mill (north End)

1965

Three very vivid pictures of life on the Warrenby Steelplant This is the 'A' furnace at the Warrenby plant. I think the 'doors are being made up ' after the charge had been loaded. Basic slag granules are thrown into the doorway to build up the level Taken by Dave Stamp from the Lab about 1965

1962

Steel Furnace tapping photographed in 1962 by Bas Gunn

Gift to couple

To mark her recent marriage to Mr H Walker,contacts maager, Teesside Engineering Works,of the Constructional Engineering Division. Miss E Fox,is pictured above receiving a stainless steel tea service on behalf of employees at Redcar works. Miss Fox,Boot store attendant has completed 29 years service at the works The gift is seen being prenented to her by Mr R Morrison ( front right)chairman of Redcar Works Joint Welfare Council, and watching left to right are Mr H Walker,Mr V Robins,boiler makers representative,on the welfare council,Mr M D. Cummings,A E F representative from the ingot bogie shop,& Mr D Curtice,office staff representative. The tea set was handed over by the council on behalf of all employees at the works. Photograph & information courtesy of Evelyn Waker(nee Fox)

No. 2 Mill

This photo was taken outside No 2 Mill Dorman Long, Sorry to say it is not there any more , my Wife worked on the Press which was just inside where the photo was taken. pictured L to R are Boy Earl -Les Burnup - yours truly - & my old mate Bill Calender I am the only one left Regards from Charlie Brown in Australia

The Fab shop

These photos relate to the heavy fabrication shop at Warrenby works taken in 1973.At the time the firm was Redpath Dorman Long and were constructing parts of north sea oil rig legs called nodes , I think they were for the Brent Field . On this first photo the only names I remember are 2nd left Ray Colette & to the right with his back to the camera John Wallace the shop foreman.

1973

David Cockfield at work in the Fab shop

Workmates

Workmates captured on camera. In the first photo holding the clip board is John Dooks the Other man is thought to be Tommy Foster.