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An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962. Artist
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An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962. Artist
An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukinfield, Manchester, 1962. A man and his granddaughter look on as a giant 85 foot absorption tower slowly makes its way through the streets on a Foden 6 wheel tractor unit owned by Edward Beck & Son. The tower was on its way from its manufacturer, the Woodall Duckham Company, to the Coleshill coal preparation plant near Birmingham
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Absorption Tower Coal Industry Grandad Granddaughter Grandfather Greater Manchester Haulage Industrial Chemistry Lorry Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Roadside Transporting Truck Turning Walters Woodall Duckham Company Dukinfield Foden Tameside
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An Unforgettable Sight - A Grandfather and Granddaughter Witness the Majestic Journey of an Absorption Tower, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962
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. In this photograph captured by Michael Walters, we are transported back to a momentous day in industrial history. Standing on the roadside of a quaint avenue in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, a man and his granddaughter gaze in awe at an extraordinary sight unfolding before them. A colossal 85-foot absorption tower dominates the scene as it slowly maneuvers through the streets with great precision. Perched atop a Foden 6 wheel tractor unit owned by Edward Beck & Son haulage company, this towering structure is en route from its manufacturer, Woodall Duckham Company, to the Coleshill coal preparation plant near Birmingham. The image beautifully captures not only the grandeur of this unusual load but also showcases the timeless bond between generations. The man's weathered face reveals years of experience within Britain's coal industry while his young granddaughter stands beside him wearing her Sunday best coat and hat - their attire symbolizing both pride for their country's industrial prowess and respect for this remarkable event. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the rumble of engines mixed with whispers among bystanders marveling at such engineering marvels. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination that shaped our nation during those transformative times. Thanks to Heritage Images' preservation efforts and Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , future generations can now witness these historical moments firsthand through images like these – reminding us all of our rich heritage rooted deep within England's industrial heartland.
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