1950
Sheffield Telephone Directory shows:
Rankin Mrs. M. S, Broomgrove ldg, Broomgrove rd, 10 .. Broomhill61235
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1951
In 1951 the role of No 13 changed forever ... offices.
Sheffield Telephone Directory shows:
Rankin Mrs. M. S, 12 Riverdale rd, 10 .... Sheffield61235
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The 9th March 1951 edition of The Engineer publication has a paragraph under "Personal and Business" that states ...
"THE BRITISH STEEL FOUNDERS' ASSOCIATION announces that its research and development division is now housed at Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield, 10."
1953
The Institute of Physics - Bulletin - May 1953 carries the article:
"The British Steel Castings Research Association invites application for the following staff vacancy in its Sheffield laboratories :- Physicist of graduate or equivalent standing for work involving the application of physical methods to dust problems and to metallurgical research. Successful applicant would be required initially to undertake experimental research into methods of monitoring and measuring airborne dust, and later to proceed to a wider field of study. Experience of microscopy and the use of radioactive materials would be an advantage.
Successful applicant will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision, and must be accustomed to report writing and to the presentation of experimental data. The appointment carries the status of Scientific Officer, is permanent and superannuable.The salary envisaged is within the approximate range £600-£900, dependant on qualifications.
Applications, which will be treated in confidence, should be in writing to : The Director, British Steel Castings Research Association, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield 10."
Then, in August 1953, the same publication - The Institute of Physics - Bulletin carried the advertisement:
"Assistant Technical Secretary : To assist in the provision of secretarial services to the Association's committees and panels and with the production of its internal publications. Applicants should be educated to degree standard, and experience in the field indicated will clearly be an advantage.
Applications, which in the first instance will be treated as confidential, should be addressed to : The Director, British Steelcastings Research Association, Broomgrove Lodge, Broomgrove Road, Sheffield 10."
1954
Margaret S Rankins death recorded in April, May, June register - 65, Sheffield 2 d 97
The National Probate Calendar later reported:
"RANKIN Margaret Scott of 12 Riverdale-road Sheffield widow died 14 June 1954 Probate London 6 November to Charles Winton Browne Rankin barrister-at-law and Isobel Margaret Torrance (wife of Alastair Watt Torrance). Effects £4841 1s. 4d."
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The 21st August 1954 edition of the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer carried the following announcement:
"BRITISH STEEL CASTINGS
RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
The British Steel Castings Research Association, with Head-quarters in Sheffield, invites applications for the position of DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, to lead a team of about 18 scientists and technicians, together with clerical and library services. A metallurgist with research and some industrial experience preferred, but a physicist or chemist with similar experience considered.
A new Research Station is about to be built and equipped. The Association is in receipt of D.S.I.R. Grant and has connections and liaison with the works and laboratories of all the leading steel foundries in the U.K., together with a number of overseas contacts. For this reason administrative ability to work with committees, works personnel, etc., as well as the Association's own staff is of great importance.
Salary, which will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, will be substantial, The Industry served by the Association produces about 225.000 tones per annum of carbon and alloy steel castings and employs approximately 25,000 people.
Communications or queries should be addressed in confidence to the Chairman.
BRITISH STEEL CASTINGS
RESEARCH ASSOCIATION,
BROOMGROVE LODGE,
SHEFFIELD, 10."
1955
The 14th of January 1955's edition of The Engineer carried the notice:
"Dr. R. J. Sarjant, F.I.M., has been appointed director of research of the British Steel Castings Research Association, Broomgrove Lodge, Sheffield, 10. Dr. A. H. Sully, at present head of the metallurgy division of the Fulmer Research Institute, has been appointed associate director of research of the British Steel Castings Research Association."
1957
Volumes 55-56 of "Metallurgia: The British Journal of Metals" states ...
B.S.C.R.A
The British Steel Castings Research Association has moved from Broomgrove Lodge to its new laboratories at East Bank Road, Sheffield, 2 (Tel. : Sheffield 28647).