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Women of Woodlands Laundry, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Women of Woodlands Laundry, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Three women at work in the Woodlands Laundry, Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, August 1963. Date: 1963
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1963 Employment Grosvenor Laundry Tunbridge Wells Woodlands Upper
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This evocative photograph captures the daily routine of three hardworking women at the Woodlands Laundry in Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, during the summer of 1963. The steam-filled room is a testament to the industrious nature of the laundry trade during the 1960s, an era when women made up a significant portion of the workforce in industries such as this. The women, dressed in their simple yet practical uniforms, stand steadfastly at their machines, their expressions a mix of concentration and determination as they tackle the endless piles of laundry. The steam rises around them, creating a misty atmosphere that adds to the sense of industry and toil. The Woodlands Laundry, with its large, imposing building and chimney stack, was a familiar sight in Tunbridge Wells and provided employment for many local women. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the washing and ironing of clothes was a labor-intensive process that required dedication and skill. The women in this photograph are a testament to the resilience and hard work that defined the working women of the 1960s.
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