Dyson's Thermal Technologies - April '13

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ImmortalShadow

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Some History...

The company was founded by John Dyson who began mining clay and making bricks in the early 1800s. From the very beginning the business was a success. The 1834 Sheffield trade directory lists - “John Dyson - Brick Maker, Stannington” which indicates that he ran the business on his own. However, by 1838 the business was listed as “John Dyson and Son - Black clay miners and firebrick manufacturers, Griffs House, Stannington.

Dyson's were manufacturers of Refractory material, ceramics for the steel industry, they also produce fire backs and other household ceramic bricks for the likes of Aga's etc. They have also been know to sell clay for use in Well Dressings.

Unfortunately Dyson's traditional manufacturing process relied heavily on gas fired kilns. With increased in energy costs the plants was no longer economically viable, despite the very best efforts of the management and staff alike the site closed around 2005.

Had a great explore with Mickelmas and PrettyVacant - and still didn't see it all, so will be making a return visit at some point. This place was larger than I thought it would be.

On with my photos...


I by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Storage by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Buttons & Dials by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Stairs by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Please Close The Door by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Kiln Entrance by jessnphoto, on Flickr


How It Was by jessnphoto, on Flickr


On/Off by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Spares 1 by jessnphoto, on Flickr


Offices by jessnphoto, on Flickr

...and saving the best til last...


Silhouette by jessnphoto, on Flickr

...thanks for looking :)

The rest of my photos in this set can be found here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesstified/sets/72157633359792374/with/8683711793/.
 
Great selection there Jimba, just nipping over to view the rest :)

Hopefully next time you go you can get to the mine shaft too
 
Great selection there Jimba, just nipping over to view the rest :)

Hopefully next time you go you can get to the mine shaft too
Thanks :) took a fair few and couldn't decide which ones to put here!
Yeah, that'd be great but we need to wait until the weather's warmer.
 

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