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Plasterer, Tech Department - 5th floor, No. 4 Hamilton Place
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Plasterer, Tech Department - 5th floor, No. 4 Hamilton Place
A Plasterer in what was to become the Tech Department on the fifth floor (possibly Hyde Park side) at No.4 Hamilton Place in 1960. Date: 1960
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Department Floor Hamilton Hyde Possibly Tech Aeronautics Plasterer
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a plasterer is hard at work on the fifth floor of No. 4 Hamilton Place in London, likely on the Hyde Park side, in the year 1960. The room around him is filled with the tools of his trade: a wheelbarrow overflowing with plaster, a bucket of water, and a trowel in his hand. The scene is a stark contrast to the modern technology that would soon occupy this space. The fifth floor of No. 4 Hamilton Place was in the process of being transformed into the Tech Department, a hub for the latest aeronautical innovations. The planes, planes, aeroplanes, and airplanes that would soon fill the room are not yet present, but their absence only adds to the intrigue. The plasterer, focused on his task, seems oblivious to the monumental changes that are about to take place. The transportation revolution was in full swing in the early 1960s, and the aeronautical industry was at the forefront. Planes, with their sleek designs and advanced technology, represented the future. But even as progress marched forward, there was still a need for the traditional craftsmen who built the foundations for the new. This photograph captures a moment in time when the old and the new collided, and the plasterer's role in the grand scheme of things was still uncertain. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of the past and the future, and the importance of every individual, no matter how small their role, in the grand tapestry of history. This image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a rights-managed print that offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era.
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