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Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, January 1957
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Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, January 1957
Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, January 1957. A worker leans against what looks to be an early 1950s Ariel VB 600 side valve motorcycle. The Motorcycle has a sidecar which was a common sight on the roads until the 1970s. In front of him sits a short wheelbase Land Rover
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1950s Ariel Coal Industry Coal Processing Plant County Fifties Land Rover Manvers Michael Michael Walters Motorbike Motorcycle National Coal Board Parked Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pollution Rotherham Sidecar South Yorkshire Steam Walters Wath Upon Dearne Yorkshire Motor Car
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Captured in January 1957, this striking print showcases the Manvers coal processing plant in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire. In the foreground, a worker takes a moment to lean against his early 1950s Ariel VB 600 side valve motorcycle, complete with a sidecar – a common sight on British roads until the 1970s. The vintage motorbike stands as a symbol of transportation during that era. Adjacent to the motorcycle sits a short wheelbase Land Rover, another iconic vehicle from that time period. These two vehicles represent the reliance on road transport within industrial settings like Manvers coal processing plant. The image captures not only the physical structures of the factory buildings but also provides insight into England's coal industry during this pivotal decade. As smoke billows from chimneys in the background, it serves as a reminder of both industrial progress and environmental challenges faced by communities at that time. Photographed by Michael Walters and preserved through Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this monochrome snapshot offers us an authentic glimpse into mid-20th century Britain. It encapsulates an era when hardworking men like those seen here played vital roles in powering their country forward while navigating its evolving landscape.
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