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| Keywords: astronomy space telescope observatory planets stars invention discovery sci-fi scifi south africa southafrica futuristic black and white photograph blackandwhitephotograph archives digital image digitalimage science space exploration spaceexploration technology grubb parsons ltd grubbparsonsltd pretoria 61ft turret pretoria61ftturret pretoria observatory pretoriaobservatory grubb parsons grubbparsons newcastle upon tyne newcastleupontyne north east of england northeastofengland united kingdom unitedkingdom precision telescopic instrument telescopicinstrument manufacture production construction development structure building thomas grubb thomasgrubb sir charles parsons sircharlesparsons astronomical instrument astronomicalinstrument glass lantern slide glasslanternslide walkergate research platform interior bar wall brick shadow floor ceiling darkness dark box instrument window frame glass components device tool rail cylinder bolt panel ladder men observing standing suit fabric crease hair eye industrial heritage industrialheritage industry surreal fascinating interesting unusual blackandwhite monochrome black and white Reference: DS.GP.1919/2473 This photograph documents the Pretoria 61FT Turret built for the Pretoria Observatory by Grubb Parsons in Newcastle upon Tyne. This photograph is taken from the Grubb Parsons Ltd collection at Tyne & Wear Archives. The records of Grubb Parsons Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, consist of 65 linear metres (213 linear feet) of files, plans, photographs and glass plate negatives relating to this internationally renowned firm's manufacture of precision telescopic instruments. The original Business was founded in the early nineteenth century by Thomas Grubb, in 1925 the company was acquired by Sir Charles Parsons and continued to manufacture Telescopic and Astronomical instruments until 1985. This Glass Lantern Slide is taken from a large collection that documents the work of Grubb Parsons Ltd at their workshop in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne. It was here that Grubb Parsons Ltd manufactured Telescopic and Astronomical equipment for companies and observatories world wide. Their equipment was designed and built for use and research across the Globe, to name only a few of these locations Grubb Parsons Ltd supplied to the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Egypt, South Africa, Greece, Australia, Japan, India, Hawaii, Poland, Chile, Canada, France and Spain. (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 Reference: DS.GP.1919/2473 This photograph documents the Pretoria 61FT Turret built for the Pretoria Observatory by Grubb Parsons in Newcastle upon Tyne. This photograph is taken from the Grubb Parsons Ltd collection at Tyne & Wear Archives. The records of Grubb Parsons Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, consist of 65 linear metres (213 linear feet) of files, plans, photographs and glass plate negatives relating to this internationally renowned firm's manufacture of precision telescopic instruments. The original Business was founded in the early nineteenth century by Thomas Grubb, in 1925 the company was acquired by Sir Charles Parsons and continued to manufacture Telescopic and Astronomical instruments until 1985. This Glass Lantern Slide is taken from a large collection that documents the work of Grubb Parsons Ltd at their workshop in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne. It was here that Grubb Parsons Ltd manufactured Telescopic and Astronomical equipment for companies and observatories world wide. Their equipment was designed and built for use and research across the Globe, to name only a few of these locations Grubb Parsons Ltd supplied to the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, Egypt, South Africa, Greece, Australia, Japan, India, Hawaii, Poland, Chile, Canada, France and Spain. (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 | ||||
