770 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.770
Vickers Naval Construction Works, Barrow, Gun mounting Dept
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| Cumbria Archives Reference: | ??? |
| Sankey Number: | 770 |
770 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Senders Message
"Dear Pa Thought you would like this P.C. as you are so interested in the war etc. I am having nice time here, went to the pictures last night. With love from Maggie ”
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| Posted From: | Barrow in Furness | |
| Date Posted: | Surprising that this could be sent during the war | |
| Postmark Date: | 04/09/1915 | |
| Stamp if Shown: | halfpenny green George V profile, damaged | |
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| Receivers Name: | Mr Greenall, C/o Mrs Eccles | |
| Address: | 27, Turpin Green Lane | |
| Town or City: | Leyland, Nr Preston | |
| County: | Lancashire | |
| Country: | UK | |
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770, BDB 86/1/295 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.770
Vickers Gun Mounting Bay
1906-1908
Photograph taken inside the Vickers works gunshop showing a line of BL 7.5 inch Mk V gun turrets under construction for the British armoured cruiser HMS Shannon. Additional QF 12 pounder 18 cwt guns are mounted on top of the turrets. Two are complete; the others are still to have their barrels fitted. A worker is inspecting one of the 12 pounder guns, second worker stood on the shop floor. Original image from Vickers Archive.
770, BDB 86/1/295 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.770
Vickers Gun Mounting Bay
1906-1908
Photograph taken inside the Vickers works gunshop showing a line of BL 7.5 inch Mk V gun turrets under construction for the British armoured cruiser HMS Shannon. Additional QF 12 pounder 18 cwt guns are mounted on top of the turrets. Two are complete; the others are still to have their barrels fitted. A worker is inspecting one of the 12 pounder guns, second worker stood on the shop floor. Original image from Vickers Archive.
| Location: | Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/295 |
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| Sankey Number: | 770 |
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