Annealing Shed

Foreman Blacksmith Joe Oakes & his striker Warren Embling beside newly annealed detaching hook. Taken late 1950s. At this time several N. Staffs pits sent their cage tackle to Sneyd for annealing, inorder to prevent failure due to work hardening.

This photograph is by Mr.C and was uploaded October 19th 2008. © Mr.C please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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  • Joe Oakes was my grandfather, it was great (& somewhat suprising) to see this
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