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• Francisco Albert Vidal with young men

  An undated photograph of Francisco Albert Vidal, in sunglasses, standing with a group of young men on the grounds of the Virgen de la Paloma Vocational Training Institute in Madrid. Many pupils were from poor families attracted to the school because they were provided with food. A vocational education would open pathways to a promising future.
• Class of 1967 trailblazers

  A set of three black and white photographs from the 1967 competition in Madrid which show the first ever female competitors to take part in the international contest. The photographs include the medal winners. Spain’s Encarnación Molina, in the sleeveless dress won gold in Women’s Hairdressing - earning her the honour of the first ever female gold winner. Also shown is The Netherlands’ Anthonia or Antonia van Hattem, wearing a hair band, who received silver in Women’s Hairdressing. The identity of the young woman smiling at the camera is not known. At least eight women competed in Hairdressing, Engineering Drawing, Tailoring and Sheet Metal Work. Five won medals.
• Cutting text over an image

  Cutting text over a black and white photocopy of an image: “Taken in Madrid July 1967 at the XIV competition”
• Official Speech at the 15th International Competition in Utrecht

  Black and white photo of an individual giving a speech at one of the ceremonies at Utrecht '66
• Official visit to the "Virgen de la Paloma" VET School

  A group of people visiting a workshop in the "Virgen de la Paloma" VET School. Spain Spanish At the first row, on the right: Francisco Albert Vidal At the first row, the second on the left: Mr. Solis
• Francisco Albert Vidal giving a speech

  Francisco Albert Vidal giving a speech
• 1965 Dutch National Competition, exhibition of different pieces and tools

  1965 Dutch National Competition, exhibition of different pieces and tools
• 1965 Dutch National Competition, pieces from the Instrument Making skill demonstration

  3 photos of the pieces from the Instrument Making skill demonstration
• 1965 Dutch National Competition, Bricklaying Skill Competition

  Photo of the competitors working on the Bricklaying Skills Competition
• 1965 Dutch National Competition, Bricklaying Test Project

  2 photos of the Bricklaying Test Project for the 1965 Dutch National Competition
• Dinner durinfg the 13th International Competiton in Lisbon

  Postcard created from a photograph of Fred Hill at a dinner in Portugal and sent to his wife. Hill refers to his fellow guests, the hot weather and his team of "28 boys." The card carries the words "Portugal 1965"* which is confusing, since the Portugal contest took place in 1964 and 1965 was Glasgow. It also carries a 1964 stamp. The wording and date are in the same handwriting and ink, suggesting an error on the part of Hill.
• Officials in discussion, Lisbon 1964

  Irish Technical Delegate Seamus Power and experts John Bolton, Seamus Rossiter, Liam Mc Grennana and Tom Bridgeman at a meal in Lisbon, Portugal in 1964.
• Frederick Hill and his family outside Buckingham Palace in London

  A photograph of Frederick Hill and his family outside Buckingham Palace in London following his investiture of the Member of the Order of the British Empire on 3 March 1964.
• Logo of the 13th International Competiton in Lisbon

  4 photographs of the official logo for the competition created in tiles in the floor of the Marques de Pombal VET School, where the competition took held.
• Official visit to the 25th International Competition in Madrid

  Several individuals are surronding the Prince of Asturias when Manuel Valentín Gamazo is showing him some photos.
• 1963 IVTO Organizing Committee meeting, Madrid

  2 photographs of the meeting. Official and Technical Delegates from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, Portugal and Switzerland attended the meeting. Also, Observers from USA and France
• Plumbing competitiors at the 12th International Apprentices Competition,

  Senior Plumbing competitors at the Dublin Competition in 1963.
• 12th International Apprentices Competition, John Bolton walking with an unknown gent.

  John Bolton walking with an unknown gent.
• Iris Team in the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin

  Irish team award winners with the staff of the College of Technology, Bolton Street.
• Iris Team in the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin

  Irish team award winners with the President of Ireland, Eamon de Valera.
• One of the participating teams in the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin

  One of the participating teams in the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin
• All the Competitors and Team Leaders with the Rector of Gormanstown College, Dublin 1963

  A group photograph of all the Competitors, Team Leaders with the Rector of Gormanstown College where the Competitors were accommodated.
• Teams arrivals to Dublin for the 12th International Apprentices Competition

  Collection of photos on the arrivals of teams to Dublin for the 12th International Apprentices Competition: In image 1, Spanish Competitors and Officials, on arrival at Dublin Airport being greeted by Mr Martin Gleeson Chairman of the Organising Committee. In image 4, the Austrian team. In image 6, the Netherlands team, with the future Chairman of the Technical Committee, Harry Hamer in the back row carrying a coat. In image 7, the UK team
• 12th International Apprentices Competition, group waiting for the Opening Ceremony

  Photograph taken at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 1963 Competition held in Dublin in 1963. Left to right: Mr Fred Hill Official, Delegate of the UK| Sr Eugenio Lopez, President of IVTO| Mr Micheal O'Flanagain, Official Delegate of Ireland, and Dr Patrick Hillery, Minister for Education.
• Logo of the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin 1963.

  Logo of the 12th International Apprentices Competition, Dublin 1963.