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Gas, Your Silent Servant, Gas Board exhibition, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1961
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Gas, Your Silent Servant, Gas Board exhibition, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1961
Gas, Your Silent Servant, Gas Board exhibition, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1961. The Gas Board, always in competition with the locally produced coal gas, mounted road shows to exhibit new uses for gas. This photograph shows a new range of gas fridges. The exhibition was taking place in Goldthorpe, a small mining village near Barnsley
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Barnsley Display Domestic Domestic Appliance Energy Fridge Gas Board Goldthorpe Household Appliance Innovation Kitchen Equipment Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Promotion Refrigerator South Yorkshire Walters
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This photograph captures a moment in time during the Gas Board exhibition held in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire in 1961. The Gas Board, constantly striving to compete with locally produced coal gas, organized road shows to showcase the versatility of gas. In this image, we witness an array of new gas fridges on display. Goldthorpe, a quaint mining village near Barnsley, served as the backdrop for this innovative exhibition. As visitors explored the exhibition space, they were introduced to cutting-edge kitchen equipment that harnessed the power of gas. This snapshot not only highlights technological advancements but also sheds light on how energy sources were evolving during this era. The monochrome composition adds a timeless quality to the scene while emphasizing the concept of progress and innovation. Through Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd's lens, we are transported back to a period when gas was silently revolutionizing households across Britain. It is fascinating to observe how domestic appliances like refrigerators played an integral role in promoting gas usage within homes. This photograph serves as a testament to both British ingenuity and our ever-evolving relationship with technology. Michael Walters' skillful capture allows us to appreciate not just the physical location but also the significance of this exhibition within its historical context. Let us cherish these glimpses into our past as reminders of how far we have come in harnessing energy for everyday convenience and comfort.
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