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Employees performing Rhythmic Dancing - Bournville Works
Cadbury's Bournville Works - Birmingham - Employees performing Rhythmic Dancing. Date: circa 1920s
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This photograph captures a moment in time at the Cadbury's Bournville Works in Birmingham during the 1920s. The image shows a group of employees, both men and women, engaged in an energetic and lively rhythmic dancing session. The scene takes place in a bright and spacious room, filled with natural light and fresh air, which adds to the sense of vitality and enthusiasm. The upright piano in the foreground serves as the musical accompaniment for the dancers, who are arranged in pairs, mirroring each other's movements in perfect harmony. The employees, dressed in their work attire, display a sense of joy and camaraderie as they dance together. At the time, the Bournville Works was known for its progressive and paternalistic approach to industrial labor. The Quaker values of the company, which prioritized the health and wellbeing of its workers, were reflected in the provision of facilities such as this dance hall. The regular dance sessions were part of a broader social program aimed at promoting community, identity, and exercise among the staff. This photograph offers a glimpse into the unique culture of the Bournville Works during the 1920s, a time when industrial work and social activities were intertwined, and the emphasis on employee welfare was a distinguishing feature of the institution. The image also underscores the importance of dance as a form of expression, recreation, and social connection, even in the context of a busy industrial workplace.
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