Scene in a timber yard, Devon
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Scene in a timber yard, Devon
Scene in a timber yard in Devon, with a man standing on a pile of tree trunks, and another tree trunk being lifted above him. In the foreground are piles of cut planks. Date: circa 1960s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Chains Crane Cutting Labour Lift Lifted Lifting Logs Manual Pile Piles Plank Planks Ropes Stack Stacks Timber Trunk Trunks Vest Workman Workmen Workshop Yard
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Scene of Timber Industry in Devon, England, Circa 1960s: Two Workmen Amidst the Stacks of Tree Trunks and Cut Planks This evocative photograph captures the raw energy and physical labor involved in the timber industry in Devon, England during the 1960s. In the foreground, a man in a white vest stands atop a precarious pile of tree trunks, his expression focused as he surveys the scene before him. Behind him, another tree trunk is being lifted above his head by a team of workmen, their faces set in determined expressions as they strain against the ropes and chains attached to the log. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of wood being cut and stacked for sale. The timber yard is alive with activity, with piles of cut planks stacked high in the background. The air is thick with sawdust and the scent of fresh wood, as the sound of chainsaws and the clanging of metal echoes through the yard. The men work in unison, their bodies moving in rhythm with the machinery and each other, creating a symphony of industry and productivity. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when manual labor was the backbone of the economy and the physical strength and determination of the workforce was a source of pride. The scene is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Devon, who for generations have made their living from the abundant forests and woodlands of the region.
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