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Antique Framed Print : Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean
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Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean
Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean Pearson and Ivy Harboard. The ladies hard work and devotion has been recognisedin a letter written to the Chronicle by one of their recent visitors. 5th October 1978
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
England
Media ID 21748944
© Mirrorpix
Cleaner Cleaning Jobs Lavatory Public Toilets
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.9cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mrs Margaret Betteney and her dedicated team of attendants, Jean Pearson and Ivy Harboard, stand proudly in front of the Chester-le-Street loo in this photo print. Taken in the 1970s, during a time when women's roles were still often confined to traditional domestic duties, these remarkable ladies defied societal expectations by taking on the challenging task of maintaining public toilets. Their hard work and devotion have not gone unnoticed. A recent visitor was so impressed by their exceptional service that they felt compelled to write a letter to the Chronicle newspaper, praising Mrs Betteney and her team for their unwavering dedication. This recognition is truly well-deserved as it highlights not only their commitment but also their impact on improving public hygiene standards. In an era where cleaning jobs were often undervalued and underappreciated, Mrs Betteney and her fellow attendants proved that no job should be dismissed or belittled. Their efforts ensured that visitors to Chester-le-Street could enjoy clean and sanitary facilities while upholding a sense of pride within themselves. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to maintain our public spaces. It captures a moment frozen in time - an emblematic representation of strong-willed women breaking barriers through hard work, determination, and genuine care for those they served.
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