Chain-link fencing was being erected after the death of a four-year-old girl who stepped off the verge in front of a car. Dartmouth Park is mentioned. The photograph shows John Cotton (left) and Joe Stevens of Sandwell Council putting up the fencing.

Les Walklate of the Chains Inn paid a 5p a year ring rate to Stafford Corporation for an iron ring which was lifted to deliver beer into the cellars, and he questioned whether the postage etc was worth it.

The Black Country Society and Dudley Archeological and Historical Society had offered to contribute towards the restoration of an old chain shop in the conservation area which was possibly 100 years old. Dudley Council is mentioned.

A former chain maker had made his first folk singing LP record at the age of 86, featuring tracks which were passed on by word of mouth from Mr Dunn’s father, Sampson. Noah Bloomer’s factory is mentioned.

Ancient trees damaged in a recent blizzard, including cedars planted by Sir Robert Peel, were being felled. The photograph shows John Hendrick and Hughie Hicks with chainsaws.

Sculptor Robert Jakes from south west Wales carved his work using a chainsaw from giant pieces of timber. The photograph shows John O’Gorman inside a giant wooden shirt, with Gordon White looking on.

Test houses at Glasgow, Leeds, Tipton, London, Bellshill and Walsall dealt with chains, chain slings, hand and electric hoists etc using non-destructive methods. Mr R. P. Newbiggin is quoted.

Irene Coley operating an electric welding machine.

Testing an anchor for Sea Quest, British Petroleum’s drilling rig, which was to replace the Sea Gem in North Sea exploration. Newcastle-on-Tyne is mentioned.

Charitable donation from Wheway Becker to Walsall Manor Hospital after the firm prepared to shut down. Mike Ball and the FKI group are mentioned. Nurse Helen Hartram is shown along with some of the workers and one of the special syringe pumps which their