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Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The boiler room. 1939
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Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The boiler room. 1939
Gravesend Water Works in Kent.
The boiler room.
1939
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Media ID 10991457
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Machine Machinery Public Utility Water Supply Water Works Waterworks Worker
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This print takes us back to the year 1939, amidst the turbulent times between the wars. The image showcases the inner workings of Gravesend Water Works in Kent, specifically focusing on its boiler room. The photograph transports us into a world of monochrome beauty, where intricate machinery dominates the scene. A pressure chamber stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and technological progress during this era. It is evident that this waterworks facility played a crucial role in providing an essential public utility - clean water supply - to the people of Kent. In this snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse of a dedicated worker immersed in his duties within this industrial setting. His presence adds depth and humanity to an otherwise mechanical environment. We can only imagine the sounds echoing through these walls as he diligently tends to his tasks. Photographer John Topham skillfully captures both the grandeur and functionality of this twentieth-century marvel with his lens. Through his artistry, we are reminded not only of our reliance on such infrastructures but also their historical significance. This remarkable piece from Europeana Photography serves as a visual reminder that behind every public utility lies countless hours of labor by unsung heroes like this worker at Gravesend Water Works in Kent.
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