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Damaged building and van, Bridge Inn
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Damaged building and van, Bridge Inn
Damaged building and van, Bridge Inn, near Redruth, Cornwall, with people posing alongside.
circa 1920s
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Accident Accidents Crash Crashed Damaged Debris Doorway Lorry Posing Redruth Richards Rubble Signs Smash Smashed Suitcase Wreck
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of an accident involving a damaged building and a van at the Bridge Inn, near Redruth in Cornwall, during the 1920s. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, with debris and rubble scattered about the road, and the once proud sign of the Bridge Inn, now crumpled and damaged. A lorry or van, its body mangled and twisted, lies haphazardly against the side of the building, its wheels still spinning in the foreground. Men in suits, their expressions a mix of shock and curiosity, gather around the scene, some pointing and taking in the damage, while others seem to be helping with the cleanup. A man in a hat and overcoat stands in the doorway of the inn, seemingly unfazed by the commotion, as if this was a common occurrence. A suitcase lies abandoned in the road, a reminder of the disrupted travel plans of those who were passing through. The stone bridge in the background adds a sense of history and permanence to the scene, a stark contrast to the temporary nature of the vehicles and their occupants. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of the unpredictability and risks of travel during this era, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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