Barrow Steelworks

An Illustrated History of the Haematite Steel Company

Stanley Henderson, K.E. Royall

• Publisher: The History Press
• Year: 2015
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9781862276024
• Subtopic: World History
• Index: History

Explore the pioneering history of Barrow-in-Furness as a leader in iron and steel production.

During the nineteenth century, Barrow-in-Furness rose to prominence in iron and steel manufacturing. Barrow Steelworks chronicles the company's journey from its early empire days through the inter-war and post-war periods. Discover the development of continuous casting in the 1950s, a revolutionary advancement in steelmaking.

Written by former employees, this illustrated history details the struggles and eventual decline from the 1960s onward of this once-prominent industry. Uncover the past of a company that once stood as the largest integrated steelworks in north Lancashire and Cumberland. This is a must-read for those interested in:

• The history of steel production
• The industrial heritage of Barrow-in-Furness
• The economic and social impact of industry on local communities

Table of contents

• Title
• Authors’ Note
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• 1 Hindpool
• 2 The Hindpool Blast Furnaces
• 3 The Birth of Bulk Steelmaking
• 4 Rolling Mills and Soaking Pits
• 5 The Hoop and Bar Mills
• 6 Open-Hearth Plant and Steel Foundries
• 7 Boilers, Engines and Transport
• 8 The Development of High-Speed Continuous Casting
• 9 Barcon
• 10 Fuel and Instrument Department
• 11 Sport and Leisure
• 12 Subsidiaries
• 13 Hoop Works Rundown and Closure
• 14 Steelworks Closure and Demolition
• Epilogue
• Glossary
• Appendices
• Appendix II
• Appendix III
• Bibliography
• About the Authors
• Copyright