Items

• Liam Corcoran

  Color photo of Liam Corcoran
• Paddy Carpenter

  B&W photo of Paddy Carpenter
• 1963 Groups of competitors during the International Competition in Dublin

  3 photographs of competitors receiving explanations from experts during the competition, and 1 photograph of a group of competitors in a break, with the working clothes (one of them is smoking).
• 1962 Certificates delivering in "Virgen de la Paloma" VET School

  3 photographs during a certificate delivering in "Virgen de la Paloma" VET School. In one of them, Albert Vidal is giving a speech. In 2 of the photographs Albert Vidal is delivering a certificate to 2 young women who are smiling
• Gijon postcard

  An aerial photograph, printed as a postcard, of the Labour University in Gijon, the venue of the 1962 and 1971 competitions.
• Commonwealth Technical Training Week

  The Duke of Edinburgh established 'Commonwealth Technical Training Week' and the inaugural meeting was held on Monday May 29 in the Guildhall, London. Brian Fuller (UK competitor for silversmithing) in Spain 1960 and later in Portugual, 1964 was one of the individuals selected to meet the Duke of Edinburgh at the Guildhall event. These are four pictures of the audience in Guildhall, London. Brian estimated 400-500 people attended.
• Souvenir photograph Villa Hügel 1961

  A black and white souvenir photograph taken in front of the Villa Hügel of competitors, organizers and staff who took part in the 1961 competition in Duisburg, Germany. The photograph was taken on 12 July at an afternoon coffee reception held in honour of the attendees. The photo was presented in a paper cover to all those who attended. While they waited for results, competitors were taken on several organized day trips many centered on emphasizing Germany’s post-war recovery and industrial might. On this occasion, the excursion was to the Krupp Works’ foundry and forging shop. Krupp Works was one of the world’s largest steelmakers and arms manufacturers until the end of the Second World War. After the war it became an important manufacturer of industrial machinery and materials and instrumental in Germany’s economic growth. The Villa Hügel was owned by the Krupp family until 1945 after which it became a centre for art exhibitions. After the coffee reception attendees were given a tour of the exhibition about ancient Egyptian art.
• Souvenir photograph Villa Hügel 1961

  A black and white souvenir photograph taken in front of the Villa Hügel of competitors, organizers and staff who took part in the 1961 competition in Duisburg, Germany. The photograph was taken on 12 July at an afternoon coffee reception held in honour of the attendees. The photo was presented in a paper cover to all those who attended. While they waited for results, competitors were taken on several organized day trips many centered on emphasizing Germany’s post-war recovery and industrial might. On this occasion, the excursion was to the Krupp Works’ foundry and forging shop. Krupp Works was one of the world’s largest steelmakers and arms manufacturers until the end of the Second World War. After the war it became an important manufacturer of industrial machinery and materials and instrumental in Germany’s economic growth. The Villa Hügel was owned by the Krupp family until 1945 after which it became a centre for art exhibitions. After the coffee reception attendees were given a tour of the exhibition about ancient Egyptian art.
• 1961 International Skill Competition in Duisburg

  2 postcards with photos in the workshop with competitors working and judges around. One of the photos is a general view and the other one is a close-up of a group of competitors attending the explanations of one of the judges when other of the competitors is working on the machine. Duisburg, Germany
• The Michelin apprentices, Duisburg 1961

  A photograph of three British apprentices selected to represent Britain at the 1961 competition in Duisburg, Germany. Pictured are Leslie Woolley (gas pipe welding), Clive Barker (welding) and Michael Mothershaw (welding.) They were apprentices at the Michelin company and are being congratulated by Jim Porter, a Michelin executive.
• Michelin apprentices before competing at Duisberg 1961

  photograph of three Michelin apprentices chosen to represent the UK at the Duisburg Competition in 1961. They are meeting Alan Hollingshed, another apprentice who took part in a previous contest, Modena 1959. Hollingshed, on the right standing next to Clive Barker, Les Woolley is shaking hands. Also in the photograph are Barry Slott, and at the back is Bill Crooke The photograph was taken for use in a local newspaper, the Stoke Sentinel, to record the success of three local apprentices at Michelin, whose UK headquarters is based in Stoke on Trent. The print is owned by Clive Barker, with the copyright belonging to the Stoke Sentinel.
• UK competitors 1960

  It shows four competitors who were Michelin apprentices setting off from their home in Stoke on Trent to represent the UK at the 1960 Barcelona competition. They are (L - R) Michael Davies, Stuart Maydew, Geoffrey Bladen and Clive Barker. The photo is held by Clive who won a silver medal for gas welding. The copyright is held by the Stoke Sentinel.
• Fred Hill

  Fred Hill at work as UK delegate at the IVTO.
• Group photo behind a table with different objects

  Francisco Albert Vidal is on the left and Patricia Snell in the middle. There are 3 more men that according to Albert Vidal's daughter are from UK and Switzerland (the first one on the right).
• Francisco Albert Vidal and 3 men laughing in a reception

  Francisco Albert Vidal and 3 men laughing in a reception
• Maruja López at her desk

  Maruja López, Francisco Albert Vidal's assistant, working at her desk. Spain, Spanish
• Juan Carlos, Prince of Spain, visit to the Competition

  Juan Carlos, Prince of Spain, looking at the objects which are showcase on a table. Luis González de Castro, Principal of the "La Paloma" VET School is explaining them to him.
• Francisco Albert Vidal and two men

  Francisco Albert Vidal is chatting with 2 men. It looks like a casual conversation after working or during a reception
• Brian working on his test project (bowl)

  Brian working on his test project (bowl) in the Portugal Competition (Lisbon), 1964
• The official 'send off' of the UK Team to Portugal.

  The official 'send off' of the UK Team to Portugal. This was taken either at the Portman Hotel in the West End of London or the Ministry of Works in Pall Mall
• Brian in his formal suit at the Competition in Spain.

  Brian in his formal suit at the Competition in Spain, wearing an official badge
• Brian, getting ready to go to Spain.

  The Team flew from London (Gawick) Airport on a Dakota aeroplane. One of the UK competitors was taken ill on the flight and the plane had to land in France to get medical help. The competitors continued their journey and arrived just in time for the Competition
• UK Team just before flying to the 1960

  This photograph of the UK team for Barcelona was taken at London's Gatwick Airport in September 1960. They flew in Douglas DC3 (Dakota) chartered from Dan Air. The only team member missing is Clive Barker, the photographer
• Lluís Fradera with the trophy as Champion of Cabinetmaking at the 7th International Competition

  Black and white fotograph of Lluís Fradera with the trophy as Champion of Cabinetmaking at the 7th International Competition
• Lluís Fradera teaching cabinetmaking to a group of soldiers

  2 black and white photographs of Lluís Fradera teaching cabinetmaking to a group of soldiers at the Salesianos Sarriá VET School