Items

• Edgar Stengel's photos

  A black and white photograph of a smartly dressed Edgar Stengel, a 17-year-old apprentice tool maker, proudly holding the trophy he won at the 1953 competition in Madrid. He was a runner up (second place.) The photograph was taken at the Spanish guesthouse where he stayed for the duration of the event. Also included is a photograph of the trophy. Given that there was scarce difference in the punctuation and performance of Mr. Stengel, the Jury requested the Organizing Committee that he and two other competitors were to be given a trophy with the subcampeón inscription.
• Spanish regional Competition 1951 poster

  The poster, a replica of an original which was made to promote a 1951 regional skills contest in Spain, shows a young male worker striking a heroic pose. In his right arm he holds a trophy presented to competitors. This style of art, heroic realism, developed in the early twentieth century for propaganda purposes.
• Aerial view of Virgen de la Paloma High School

  An aerial view of the sprawling Virgen de la Paloma Vocational Training High School in Madrid, Spain. The institute was founded in 1907 as an orphanage where children learned basic vocational skills to help them find jobs. It was designated as the venue for the country's first national skills contest in 1947 and later on, some of the international competitions hosted by Spain.
• Aerial photo of Douglas Alexander

  The large white building in the centre of this building was the home of Fred Hill and his family, with the outbuildings to the left facing the road, the workshop of Douglas Alexander, a company set up by Fred Hill to manufacture looms and weaving equipment. The looms and weaving supplies were also sold in his retail outlet in Canterbury, the Canterbury Cathedral Craft Centre.
• Fred Hill's loom workshop

  A series of black and white photographs of Frederick Hill and some of his apprentices, at his loom making workshop in Canterbury, Kent, England.
• Reception at the Vatican

  Black and white photograph during a reception in the Vatican. Albert Vidal and other members of the Organizational Committee attending a reception with the Pope.
• Baptism photo of Maria Ángeles "Paloma"

  Francisco Albert Vidal and his wife gaze tenderly at their newborn baby, Maria Ángeles, who was nicknamed Paloma. The photo was taken the day of Paloma’s baptism at the chapel of the Virgen de la Paloma Vocational Training Institute. Vidal lived on the grounds of the institute with his family and Paloma grew up there.
• Francisco Albert Vidal in a huddle

  Francisco Albert Vidal in a huddle
• 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.