"Cottonopolis" a Vulcan's Forge: A Manchester War Foundry

Dublin Core

Title

"Cottonopolis" a Vulcan's Forge: A Manchester War Foundry

Subject

Illustration and discussion of the role of Manchester's industry in the war effort, particularly focused on the transformation from peacetime production to munitions production.

Description

Drawing of munitions production at the British Westlinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company's premises, with a short discussion.

Creator

Drawing by Sir Amédée Forestier (1854 – 1930)

Source

Illustrated London News, 6 July 1918: 11

Publisher

Lancaster University

Date

1918

Contributor

Coverage

Twentieth century, World War One

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Original Format

Drawing published in newspaper, with commentary

Comments

Files

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Citation

Drawing by Sir Amédée Forestier (1854 – 1930) , “"Cottonopolis" a Vulcan's Forge: A Manchester War Foundry,” Local History Resources for Schools, accessed April 19, 2024, https://regionalheritage.omeka.net/items/show/7.