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Poster Print : 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image transports you to Newcastle Corporation Cleansing Department in 1941, where workers diligently load a lorry with 50 bales of salvaged paper, each weighing three tons. Witness the industrious spirit of the past as these valuable resources are prepared for re-pulping and reuse. Add this unique piece to your decor and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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