The biggest press ever made in Britain capable of stamping out in one blow the entire side or top of the motor car body - was inspected by a party from Rootes Securities at Vickers Elswick Works, Newcastle. Picture shows: lookin up at the press from the ex-gun pit base, showing a group inspecting the giant jaws of the press. The group includes Sir William Rootes , Sir Reginald and Lady Rootes, and Sir Robert and Lady Micklem of Vickers. 21 May 1947