The film was produced in 1956 by Stewart & Lloyd’s Iron & Steel Company, based in Corby. However the section between 4:50 and 7:35 was filmed at North Skelton mine in Cleveland.
The main headgear over the downcast shaft on the right, with the smaller headgear over the upcast on the left.Old hand-drilling methods in cloth caps being demonstratedOld horse-haulage methods being demonstratedModern compressed air drills and hard-hatsModern Eimco rocker shovel (known as a Cranner locally)Modern diesel locomotive haulage.
