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Rotherhams Watch Factory BL09921

ROTHERHAMS WATCH FACTORY, Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, West Midlands. Interior view of pinion room in watch factory, with machines. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son in 1890

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> Architecture > Industrial

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Coventry

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > West Midlands > Coventry

> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)

> Historic England > Historic Images > The Victorian Age > The 1890s

> Historic England > Industry > Manufacturing

> Historic England > Towns and Cities > Coventry


EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph takes us back in time to the year 1890, inside the renowned Rotherhams Watch Factory located on Spon Street, Coventry. The image showcases an intimate glimpse into the pinion room of this bustling industrial hub, where rows of intricate machines stand as a testament to craftsmanship and precision. The composition exudes a sense of controlled chaos; gears and cogs interlock with meticulous accuracy, while skilled workers maneuver around them with purposeful grace. The atmosphere is alive with energy as these dedicated artisans diligently carry out their tasks, each contributing to the creation of exquisite timepieces that would soon find their way onto wrists across the nation. Photographed by Bedford Lemere for Waterlow & Son, this print captures not only the physicality of a watch factory but also embodies its spirit – one driven by innovation and dedication to quality. The play between light and shadow adds depth to every corner of this vast space, emphasizing both its grandeur and intimacy simultaneously. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the immense impact that factories like Rotherhams had on shaping our modern world. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that behind every timeless piece lies countless hours of laborious workmanship - an enduring tribute to human ingenuity woven into every tick-tocking second hand.

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