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Workmen loading up a delivery van from Platt Mill, Borough Green, Kent with sacks

Workmen loading up a delivery van from Platt Mill, Borough Green, Kent with sacks


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Workmen loading up a delivery van from Platt Mill, Borough Green, Kent with sacks

Workmen loading up a delivery van from Platt Mill, Borough Green, Kent with sacks of flour.
1936

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Mill Sacks Truck


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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the 1930s. The scene depicts a group of hardworking men diligently loading sacks of flour onto a delivery van outside Platt Mill in Borough Green, Kent. Their strong and determined expressions reveal their dedication to their craft. The image showcases the essence of manual labor during this era, as these workers go about their daily tasks with precision and efficiency. The monochrome filter adds an air of nostalgia, transporting us back to a time when life was simpler yet filled with its own challenges. The Bedford van stands proudly in the background, ready to transport its precious cargo to various destinations across the region. Each sack represents countless hours of work at the mill, where grains were carefully milled into fine flour for consumption. Photographer John Topham expertly captures this slice of history, highlighting not only the physical labor involved but also the camaraderie among these men. It serves as a reminder of how essential teamwork was in ensuring that goods reached people's homes efficiently. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from TopFoto's collection, we are transported back to an era defined by resilience and hard work – an era that laid the foundation for our modern world.

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