MPX5124071: Tapping molten steel from a 30 ton electric arc furnace at the English Steel Corporation Works (Vickers) in Sheffield, which specialises in the electrical induction method. This type of furnace produces high quality carbon and alloy steels, used extensively in the aircraft and motor industries, 1946 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124226: Drivers of heavy construction site machinery will be able to attend a new training course at the Mid-Warwickshire College of Further Education in Leamington. The first week's session was attended by nine plant operators employed by Warwickshire County Council and major construction and quarrying firms. "It has been a most successful pilot project," said Mr. Robert Rattray, leader of the maintenance and plant repair section of the college. "We now hope there will be a big response from the construction industry, keen to send plant operators on the course, so that we can extend our training facilities." Our photo shows Mr Rattray(centre) with the students who were taking part in the basic training course at the college, 1st February 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124251: Pop singer Alice Cooper aged 23 flew into Heathrow Airport today with his pet boa constrictor, wearing a flimsy see-through shirt with no buttons. He calls his python Rachina and allowed it to slide over his face and neck. Alice Cooper flew in from the United States and will be appearing in Britain. He is staying in London, 21st October 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images