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Spitalfields silk weaving industry, Alma Road, Bethnal Green, London, 1909
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Spitalfields silk weaving industry, Alma Road, Bethnal Green, London, 1909
Spitalfields silk weaving industry, Alma Road, Bethnal Green, London, 1909. Interior of a textile works showing revolving drums and a spreading out machine. A man is seated in the background. Alma Road made way for the Cranbrook Estate, just south of Victoria Park, in the mid 1950s
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Bethnal Green Council Greater London Council London County Council Machine Machinery Textile Industry Textile Mill Textile Worker Textiles Worker Tower Hamlets Alma Road
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This print transports us back to the bustling Spitalfields silk weaving industry in Alma Road, Bethnal Green, London, in 1909. The image offers a rare glimpse into the interior of a textile works, where intricate machinery and skilled workers brought life to the fabric that adorned fashionable garments of the time. The photograph showcases revolving drums and a spreading out machine, which were essential tools in this thriving industry. In the background sits a man, his presence adding an air of contemplation amidst the industrious atmosphere. Alma Road itself held great historical significance but sadly made way for progress when it was replaced by Cranbrook Estate in the mid-1950s. Nevertheless, this snapshot immortalizes an era when craftsmanship thrived within its walls. The Greater London Council (GLC) and London County Council (LCC) played significant roles in supporting and regulating industries like this one during that period. However, details about specific companies or individuals involved remain unknown. As we admire this remarkable piece of history captured by an anonymous photographer over a century ago, let us appreciate not only the skillful hands at work but also acknowledge how our world has evolved since then. This photo serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication within an ever-changing landscape – reminding us of both our shared heritage and our capacity for progress.
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