Keywords: ww1 firstworldwar war worlife1915 parsons munitions women female labourers work factory heaton newcastle women of the war womenofthewar social history socialhistory black and white photograph blackandwhitephotograph digital image digitalimage archives parsons’ ‘women labourers’ parsons’‘womenlabourers’ women labourers womenlabourers workers parsons’ works on shields road parsons’worksonshieldsroad production charles parsons charlesparsons rachel parsons rachelparsons engineering steam turbine steamturbine cambridge ministry of munitions ministryofmunitions industry industrial heritage industrialheritage abstract woman wartime war effort wareffort parsons’ works parsons’works milling slots millingslots mirror ring mirrorring 1914 - 18 191418 dress crease fabric hair working standing wall mark timber components machinery pocket brick handle shine darkness wire cord container cog wheel interesting unusual fascinating drawing plate inscription netting pipe north east of england northeastofengland united kingdom unitedkingdom button blur grain debris floor black and white These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War. (TWAM ref: 2402) The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons, best known for his invention of the steam turbine. In 1914, with the outbreak of war, Parsons’ daughter Rachel, one of the first three women to study engineering at Cambridge, replaced her brother on the board of directors, and took on a role in the training department of the Ministry of Munitions, supporting the increasing amount of women taking on jobs in industry to support the war effort. More information about Rachel Parsons and Parsons’ Works can be found in Great North Greats a guest post by David Wright. (copyright) We’re happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk These images belong to the Parsons’ ‘Women Labourers’ photograph album, taken at Parsons’ Works on Shields Road during the First World War. (TWAM ref: 2402) The factory was founded by engineer Charles Parsons, best known for his invention of the steam turbine. In 1914, with the outbreak of war, Parsons’ daughter Rachel, one of the first three women to study engineering at Cambridge, replaced her brother on the board of directors, and took on a role in the training department of the Ministry of Munitions, supporting the increasing amount of women taking on jobs in industry to support the war effort. More information about Rachel Parsons and Parsons’ Works can be found in Great North Greats a guest post by David Wright. (copyright) We’re happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk |