A great deal of the work was of a routine nature and it involved quality control on incoming materials. Our Project researches local people from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served the country in wartime. There was a handicraft room with facilities for doing leatherwork under the direction of a lady named Miss Crawley. contact the editor here. Russet mites are a type of pest that can cause damage to leaves, stems, and petioles. Engineering Factory First opened as a munitions factory in December 1915 First opened as an ROF January 1936 One of a number of Royal Ordnance WW2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts south of This compact, bushy plant produces bright red tomatoes that ripen early in the season. standard. This required me to leave home at 7.30 a.m. and to return home by about 9.00 p.m. after finishing work at 7.30 p.m. The extractor ring was formed and the shell trimmed to length. 23 Lyon Road, Steeton with Eastburn (1223332)", "Ivy House, Steeton with Eastburn (1357413)", "Silsden Bridge, Steeton with Eastburn (1266645)", "Woodlands Mill, Steeton with Eastburn (1331675)", "Gate-piers and gates to Hawcliffe Rock, Steeton with Eastburn (1223331)", "Nos. My responsibility was for the remainder of the work. During 1942 when peak production was reached some 700 tons of TNT., 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate and 40 tons of Tetryl were produced every week. Our temporary home was a former rectory in Alsager, about 20 minutes walk from the plant. These people included P C Gray, a mathematician who had been at Pyestock Cove with Whittle the inventor of the jet engine. The example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. 10 Keighley Road, Steeton with Eastburn (1267351)", "Steeton Hall, the Low Hall, Steeton with Eastburn (1223334)", "Church of St. Stephen and attached wall and entrance gate-piers and gates, Steeton with Eastburn (1223337)", "Victoria Tower (or Steeton Tower) and adjoining wall, Steeton with Eastburn (1223330)", "Steeton Manor including balustrade and steps, Steeton with Eastburn (1223333)", "St. Stephen's Sunday School, Steeton with Eastburn (1223340)", "Curregate Nursing Home, Steeton with Eastburn (1267352)", "Walls and two entrance gate-piers including gates and railings to south-east of the High Hall, Steeton with Eastburn (1065850)", "World War 2 Pillbox and two Fire Posts south of Former Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton with Eastburn (1393602)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Listed_buildings_in_Steeton_with_Eastburn&oldid=1130099745, Lists of listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. My work in collaboration with the tool making shop provided me with vital insight into the production of press and cutting tools. The future was for aluminium and steel food and beverage cans and in the use of the cupping, redrawing and ironing process producing seamless can bodies. This story has been placed in the following categories. There was a 1,000-seater canteen which merited an ENSA concert every fortnight, plus home-grown entertainment in-between, and which was supported by a farm keeping up to 30 pigs at a time. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: Vital machines were silent. Bayonet practice was part of the training. Written by Nick Catford on 27 November 2003. After WW1 the Ordnance industry in Britain was gradually dismantled with only a handful of facilities remaining in production by the late 1930s. However with the threat of war, rapid rearmament took place from 1938 with 44 Royal Ordnance factories being built consisting of three main types: It was not until more than a year had elapsed that our respective grades and pay were upgraded and this as a result of our intention to leave ROF Steeton and join a branch of the armed forces. Please contact us through our Submit page form to add a person to the archive. A contractor cutting bricks for the wall of the partially-restored wild and natural walled garden at Warley Place, Brentwood. [1] The site was divided into a number of separate Filling Groups which occupied different areas of the site and were devoted to filling specific type of ammunition. At its peak the Steeton "Dump" employed more than 4,000, two-thirds of whom were women drafted in as an alternative to conscription into the armed services. Former Royal Ordnance Factory GV II This was under the control of a Company Sergeant Major from the West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellingtons) Halifax headquarters. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Because there were fewer male occupiers than rooms I was fortunate enough to occupy a twin bedded room in Wharfedale H Block. The Howden Hall facilities included a hall with a stage where dances and amateur productions were held. It is in stone and, A large house incorporating earlier material, later used for other purposes. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Google earth edob overlay is now available here. The two-storey pillbox and two fire posts at Steeton, Keighley, are recommended for designation at Grade II for the following principal reasons: The example at Steeton falls into the latter category, and was part of the defences around the Royal Ordnance Factory. User contributions are not fact checked and do not represent the official position of Historic England. 6. At its peak it employed more than 4,000, two-thirds of whom were women. See how you can help. The pillbox and fire posts are of brick construction with reinforced concrete roofs and precast concrete embrasures, and the pillbox also has a shuttered concrete first floor. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. I was responsible for ensuring that the metal was free from inclusions which could cause failure during manufacture or use. b) Metallurgical and metallographic work. This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. THIS group of office staff on the eve of a wartime Christmas is unusual in that they were photographed in the Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton, where, for security reasons, photographs were not supposed to be taken! This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest. The National Heritage List for England is a unique register of our country's most significant historic buildings and sites. Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. HP10 9TY. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Others were built to defend important installations such as airfields or munitions factories. EXTERIOR: The fire posts, also known as police or guard posts, are low square buildings with brick walls 13.5 " (34.29cm) thick and flat concrete roofs. This patent covers not only the Grub's Mystery Green, but also Brads Atomic Grape and Barrys Crazy Cherry. HISTORY: The earliest examples of pillboxes date from the First World War, but the concept was developed in the early stages of the Second World War, when many thousands were built, though only a limited proportion survive. Most of the women were on shift work at the plant. WebAt the factory we made .303 and .5 cases and caps, as well as bullets. It is in stone, with, The bridge, which carries Keighley Road (A6034 road) over the, The remaining parts of the former spinning mill have been converted for residential use, and are built in stone with, A pair of stone cottages with stone slate roofs and two storeys. Of the several thousand operatives and staff employed at Steeton there were only a handful who were experienced in ammunition manufacture. It is in stone, A large house that was extended and altered in 1921, it is in stone with a stone slate roof and two storeys. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 2. He was a practical type of man who could turn his hand to anything and he became my valued helper in getting the heat treatment shop operating to a high standard. History of the Second World War: United Kingdom Civil Series, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ROF_Thorp_Arch&oldid=1123978244, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It appears that this patent is exclusive to the Russian Federation, with exporting to Belarus and K-stan and importing from Germany being allowed. The anti-ricochet wall continues up through the first floor to the roof. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. This involved a trolley bus ride to Bradford, a bus journey to Keighley, and a transfer to a further bus to Steeton. This example includes some nice human details. For any other issue or if you need help, please email: Our website works best with the latest version of the browsers below, unfortunately your browser is not supported. Aerial view of Ww2 Pillbox and 2 Fire Posts S of There were, however, a significant number of young women from The Irish Republic. HP10 9TY. The Home Guard Company at ROF Steeton formed an essential part of the security system and was under the command of a retired army major who was also head of the works security. In this article, we explore the possibility of russet mites, thrips, spider mites, and other causes of leaf damage. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. The embrasures are pre-cast, consisting of four parts; sill, two jambs and lintel, and have a wider internal splay than the external. Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. Shell cases are seamless and are made by progressive drawing and ironing. The Royal Ordnance Factory at Steeton Dump was built from scratch in late 1940 and began production in early 1941. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. The first floor internal walls are daubed with paint and there is some graffiti, none of original date. The ground rises to the south towards the eastern end of the field.The pillbox and fire posts are of brick construction with reinforced concrete roofs and precast concrete embrasures, and the pillbox also has a shuttered concrete first floor. WebThe Royal Ordnance Factory Bishopton (ROF) was opened during World War II on farm land, acquired. We are also researching conscientious objectors from the area. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. This page was last edited on 26 November 2022, at 19:00. At its peak it employed over 4,000 workers and two thirds were unskilled women, many of whom were drafted there as an alternative to conscription into the armed forces. One aspect that really annoyed me was that I was not allowed to keep records of the improvement in the scrapping rate of the numbers of tools during heat treatment and so to illustrate the progress being made. At this stage a Royal Ordnance Factory located at Steeton in the Aire valley, just west of Keighley, was coming into production and was seeking two graduates. One of the wings was allocated to housing men. The factory has The other listed buildings include a church, a Sunday school, a road bridge, a former textile mill, three milestones, a commemorative tower, and a pillbox and two fire posts surviving from the Second World War. 22. where I worked on the metallurgical aspects of the plant commencing in July 1941. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The anti-ricochet wall continues up through the first floor to the roof. One lady who was sent there was Mabel Dutton of Atherton. All site content is copyright to The Men of Worth Project Community Interest Company from 2007 to the present day, unless otherwise indicated. Defences of WWII (1996), 157-67. My main form of recreation was cycling and hill walking. Please contact us through our Submit page form to add a person to the archive. Its workforce was brought in by special trains and buses from 62 towns and villages in Yorkshire and Lancashire. There is a wide, internally splayed embrasure on each wall, pre-cast in two pieces, an upper and a lower half. Beneath the embrasure on one side is the entrance, and extending from the wall alongside is a low brick wall with a right angle return facing the entrance. It was a medium-sized filling factory (Filling Factory No. Also, Keighleys motto is By Worth, which fits rather neatly with our name. Production at Steeton was mainly concentrated on brass cartridge cases for 20 mm Oerlikon and Hispano Suiza ammunition for the armed forces and particularly the RAF. EXTERIOR: The pillbox is a two-storey variant of a Type 24 design, a hexagonal design with the rear wall expanded to accommodate two rifle loopholes rather than one. The ground rises to the south towards the eastern end of the field. These cookies do not store any personal information. Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building. The finishing operations involved forming the indent in preparation for the forming of the cavity for the detonator cap. We follow all available sources of information and use the information in these sources to create a biography about each person for our archive. Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. Grade II Listed Building: Ww2 Pillbox And 2 Fire Posts South Of Former Royal Ordnance Factory. Editors' Code of Practice. INTERIOR: Access is via the rear door on the ground floor, and there is a transverse anti-ricochet wall across the interior. The fruit typically ranges from 8 to 10 ounces and is smooth with no blemishes or cracks. Buildings Scheduled monuments Parks and gardens Battlefields Shipwrecks. The objective of the Steeton laboratory was to control the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the various end products. Hanson Junior School: 1930 -1931 Two fire posts also survive as part of the defensive network around the factory. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Plans have recently been submitted for 220 homes on the three fields to the south of Steeton ROF where the three pillboxes are sited. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The roof is c.9" thick. It was possible to cycle to Malham at the head of Airedale and to be there within two hours. In January 1943, Mrs Winifred Feeney and Mrs Minnie Stovold, two of the factory's shop stewards, were awarded the MBE. External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Engineering - This type of factory produced bomb and shell casings and other metal-based components for all types of munitions. Its products, so important at one time, were no longer needed. My military service was deferred until I graduated in June1941. referenced. All government data published here Why Men of Worth? The Depot, Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7 4PS. Our Project researches local people from Keighley and the Worth Valley who served the country in wartime. Each cottage has two, The milestone is on the southwest side of Keighley Road (B6265 road). Bradford Grammar School: Thornville Preparatory 1928 -1930 These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Initial training started with foot drill, marching and handling rifles and bayonets. One was required to manage the chemistry laboratory and the other to look after the metallographic and metallurgical side of things. One of only four known four type 24 two story pillboxes apparently! Samples of rolled leaded steel bars were prepared and mechanically tested for ultimate and yield stresses. WebList of Royal Ordnance Factories. They were placed at strategic locations, many along 'stop lines' intended to slow down the progress of an attacking force. I became an excellent shot and was a member of a Rifle Club in West Acton where I was employed for four years after the end of the war. Until privatisation in 1987 they were the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply and later the Ministry of Defence . plus overtime pay. ALF, The Workforce and Working Conditions at Steeton. But, above all, it was having the direct experience of being part of an organisation comprising people drawn together by wartime circumstances, collaborating and making ROF Steeton the vital producer it became of 20 mm shells for the war effort. There is a limited amount of modern graffiti. John. read more on the Staff who worked there. Having been granted deferment by the Joint Recruiting Board I was interviewed again after graduating and with one of my fellow students, S. C. Mitchell, we were directed to the recently opened Royal Ordnance Factory Number 22 at Steeton, not far from Keighley, Yorkshire. For each delivery, samples were taken and the quality checked. read more about the individual pillboxes: read more about the staff who worked there between 1941 and 1945. Find out about listed buildings and other protected sites, and search the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Email: visitorscentre@the-depot.uk. By August, 1945, it was to have made 204 million munition components, including This was in the form of a message pinned to the door. Search over 1 million photographs and drawings from the 1850s to the present day using our images archive. R.O.F. The brass blanks were first annealed in a continuous rotary, electrically heated, Birlec furnace, followed by pickling in concentrated sulphuric acid, washing and drying. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The Royal Ordnance Factory was constructed for the Ministry of Supply, with the Ministry of Works acting as agents. The blanks were then pressed into a shallow cup, annealed, cleaned and washed ready for the second stage of five drawing operations. Comments have been closed on this article. Royal Small Arms Factory Factory No 2. Only hit I get from the database is Royal Ordnance Factory Steeton, West Yorkshire. The ground rises to the south towards the eastern end of the field. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The susceptibility of a particular batch to this kind of failure can be assessed by the mercurous nitrate test. More than anything the exercise was one of diplomacy in difficult situations and the experience would serve me well in my later career. The bricks used were Phorpres bricks in English garden wall bond, 23" thick on the pillbox. June 1920 Royal Ordnance Factory. There are no openings on the ground floor other than the entrance. Inspection department workers at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Steeton KEIGHLEY photographer George A Shore had obviously told everybody to smile, but these WebSteeton Dump WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory. There are a WebThe Royal Ordnance Factory was constructed for the Ministry of Supply, with the Ministry of Works acting as agents. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The laboratory at ROF Steeton was under the direction of a metallurgist, W. F. Cutler, who had been formerly employed at Woolwich Arsenal. It contains 25 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. An update. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. those of the BBC. 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