Four workmen sitting on a bench

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Four workmen sitting on a bench

Four workmen sitting on a bench. Date: 1955

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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY

1955 Bench Caps Flat Overalls Relaxing Stick Trilby Workmen

EDITORS COMMENTS
Four Workmen Taking a Break: A Moment of Respite in the 1950s This evocative photograph captures a moment of relaxation for four hardworking men during the 1950s. Dressed in their work clothes of overalls and worn-in boots, they sit casually on a rough-hewn bench, their tools and a walking stick scattered nearby. Two men don flat caps, while the other two wear trilbies, their hats tilted back, revealing sun-kissed faces and weary expressions. The scene exudes a sense of camaraderie and shared experience, as the men take a brief respite from their labor in the warm, sunlit west country landscape. The image, dated 1955, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of community and rest were cherished amidst the daily grind of manual labor. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find moments of joy and relaxation even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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