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Early 1950s Bedford M Tipper delivering aggregates to a building site, South Yorkshire, July 1954
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Early 1950s Bedford M Tipper delivering aggregates to a building site, South Yorkshire, July 1954
Early 1950s Bedford M Tipper delivering aggregates to a building site, South Yorkshire, July 1954. The site was the National Coal Boards (NCB) state of the art coal preparations plant in the town of Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham
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1950s Bedford Building Materials Building Site Coal Industry Construction Industry County Delivering Emptying Fifties Heap Lorry Michael Michael Walters National Coal Board Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pile Rotherham Scaffold Scaffolding South Yorkshire Tipper Truck Tipping Truck Under Construction Walters Wath Upon Dearne Work In Progress Yorkshire Aggregate Metaphor
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This print captures a scene from the early 1950s, showcasing an iconic Bedford M Tipper truck delivering aggregates to a building site in South Yorkshire. The photograph was taken in July 1954 at the National Coal Board's state-of-the-art coal preparations plant located in Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham. The image portrays the bustling construction industry of post-war Britain, with this particular site symbolizing progress and innovation. The monochrome composition adds a timeless quality to the picture, emphasizing the industrial nature of the location. The Bedford M Tipper takes center stage as it empties its load of building materials onto a growing heap. This metaphorical pile represents not only physical progress but also speaks to the country's determination and resilience during that era. Scaffolding surrounds partially constructed buildings, indicating that this is indeed a work in progress. The presence of road transport further emphasizes how crucial these trucks were for transporting essential materials across counties like South Yorkshire. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this image serves as a valuable historical document capturing an important moment in England's coal industry history. It showcases both the advancements made within this sector and highlights South Yorkshire's contribution to national development during that time period.
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