Workers load a lorry with 50 bales of salvaged paper weighing three tons at Newcastle

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Workers load a lorry with 50 bales of salvaged paper weighing three tons at Newcastle

Workers load a lorry with 50 bales of salvaged paper weighing three tons at Newcastle Corporation Cleansing Dept. for despatch to the mills where it would be re-pulped.
1941

NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England

Media ID 21641785

© Mirrorpix

Salvage Two People

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1941, we are transported back in time to the heart of Newcastle during World War II. The image captures a pivotal moment at the Newcastle Corporation Cleansing Department as dedicated workers load a lorry with 50 bales of salvaged paper, weighing an impressive three tons. The scene is bustling with activity as two individuals meticulously arrange each bale onto the truck, their determined expressions reflecting the urgency and importance of their task. This act of loading salvaged paper holds great significance during wartime when resources were scarce and every contribution mattered. As war raged on, it was crucial to recycle materials such as paper for re-pulping in mills across the country. These efforts ensured that valuable resources were not wasted but instead repurposed for essential wartime production. The dedication displayed by these workers symbolizes the resilience and unity that defined the home front during World War II. This print from Memory Lane Prints offers us a glimpse into history, reminding us of the sacrifices made by ordinary people who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to support their nation's war effort. It serves as a poignant reminder of how communities came together during challenging times and highlights our shared responsibility to conserve resources even today.

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