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Re-laying roads, Cornhill (sepia photo)
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Re-laying roads, Cornhill (sepia photo)
STC347626 Re-laying roads, Cornhill (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coating of tar and brown asphalt is applied with special tools which have been heated in a huge brazier of red hot coals; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23189264
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Concrete Labourers Surface Workmen B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This sepia-toned photograph captures a moment in time when the bustling streets of Cornhill, London were undergoing a transformation. The image showcases the laborious process of re-laying roads during the early 20th century. In this snapshot from history, we witness a group of Edwardian workers diligently working to resurface the road. The scene is filled with activity as these dedicated laborers go about their task. With flatcaps adorning their heads and tools in hand, they skillfully apply a coating of tar and brown asphalt onto the road's surface. To ensure proper application, their tools have been heated in a brazier filled with red-hot coals nearby. The black and white composition adds depth to this photograph, emphasizing both the stark contrast between light and shadow and the intricate details within each worker's attire. Mechanical mixers can be seen in the background, highlighting advancements in technology that were aiding these men in their work. As we gaze upon this historical print from an English photographer's private collection, we are transported back to an era where manual labor was essential for progress. This image serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work put forth by those who shaped our cities' infrastructure long before modern machinery took over.
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