Trinidad West Indies sugar workers including children in the Woodford lodge estate under

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Trinidad West Indies sugar workers including children in the Woodford lodge estate under

Trinidad West Indies sugar workers including children in the Woodford lodge estate under gang driver Lal Mohamed holding stick
circa 1940

Unknown
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*2363255

Media ID 21512358

© Mirrorpix

Agriculture Girls

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the Woodford Lodge estate in Trinidad, West Indies, during the 1940s. The image showcases a group of hardworking sugar workers, including children, who were an integral part of the island's thriving sugar industry. Standing at the forefront is gang driver Lal Mohamed, holding a stick with authority and determination. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these resilient individuals as they toil under challenging circumstances in pursuit of their livelihoods. Despite their young age, the children are seen actively participating alongside their parents and older siblings – a testament to their strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. The girls among them stand out with their innocence juxtaposed against the backdrop of an industrial setting. Their presence highlights not only gender equality within this labor-intensive industry but also sheds light on how everyone had to contribute for survival. This image serves as a powerful reminder of Trinidad's rich agricultural heritage and its reliance on sugarcane cultivation during that era. It captures both the hardships endured by these workers and their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Although we may never know who precisely captured this poignant moment in time, it is through photographs like these that we can honor and remember those whose tireless efforts shaped our history.

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