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CWS Soap Works, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920/30s
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CWS Soap Works, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920/30s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1920 30s Coop Cooperative Manchester Movement Soap Wholesale Irlam
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This vintage photograph, hailing from the Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of CWS Soap Works in Irlam, Manchester. Dating back to the 1920s or 1930s, this image transports us back in time, inviting us to explore the intricacies of this historic soap factory. The CWS Soap Works, a prominent feature of Irlam's industrial landscape during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, was part of the Cooperative Wholesale Society (CWS), a UK-based consumer cooperative. The cooperative society aimed to provide high-quality goods at affordable prices to its members, and the soap works was a key component of this mission. In this photograph, we can see the grandeur and scale of the factory, with its imposing red-brick facade, tall chimneys, and expansive grounds. The lantern slide movement, a popular method for projecting images during this era, captures the factory's bustling activity, as workers can be seen moving about the grounds and the smoke from the chimneys billows into the sky. The CWS Soap Works in Irlam was a testament to the industrial prowess of Manchester during this period. Its continued operation and success throughout the 1920s and 1930s underscored the importance of the cooperative movement in providing essential goods to the community and contributing to the region's economic growth. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and industrial heritage of Irlam and Manchester.
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