The Big Hammer, a 30 ton steam hammer for heavy forging work in the Armstrong Whitworth, Elswick works, manufacturing concern on Tyneside founded in 1847 by engineer William George Armstrong (1810- 1900), an English engineer and industrialist. It manufactured hydraulic machinery, cranes and bridges and, later, artillery.

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Size: 4380px × 2790px
Location: Tyneside, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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