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Railway Engine Shed in use as Road Transport Garage, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire
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Railway Engine Shed in use as Road Transport Garage, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire
Railway Engine Shed in use as Road Transport Garage, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1946
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Bradford Garage Manningham Shed
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1. Title: "Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England - Railway Engine Shed Repurposed as Road Transport Garage (1946)" This evocative photograph captures the transformation of a once bustling Railway Engine Shed in Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, into a Road Transport Garage in 1946. The image showcases the versatility and adaptability of industrial structures during a time of significant change. In the foreground, a line of trucks and buses are parked neatly, their engines idling, ready for their next journey. The vehicles' presence in the engine shed, with its high arched roof and red brick walls, creates an intriguing juxtaposition. The original purpose of the shed, housing massive railway engines, is now replaced by the more compact and modern road transport vehicles. The photograph also reveals the industrious atmosphere of the garage, with mechanics and workers busy at work. Some are visible under the hoods of the vehicles, while others are engaged in conversations, likely discussing strategies for maintenance and repairs. The presence of tools and spare parts scattered around the shed further emphasizes the garage's functionality. The photograph serves as a testament to the evolution of transportation infrastructure and the adaptability of industrial spaces during a period of transition. The Railway Engine Shed in Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, stands as a symbol of the changing times, where the rails gave way to the roads and the engines of industry continued to hum, albeit in a new form.
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