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The Lime works in Dunton Green, Kent. Workers stoke the fires in the kilns
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The Lime works in Dunton Green, Kent. Workers stoke the fires in the kilns
The Lime works in Dunton Green, Kent.
Workers stoke the fires in the kilns.
1938
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Media ID 10984161
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Lime Quarry Shed Smoke Stone Worker Workers Workmen Lime Kiln
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This print captures a moment in time at The Lime Works in Dunton Green, Kent. It is the 1930s, between the wars, and workers are seen diligently stoking the fires in the kilns. The monochrome effect adds a sense of nostalgia to this twentieth-century scene. The image showcases a group of hardworking men wearing hats as they tend to their tasks within the lime works shed. Thick smoke billows out from the lime kiln, creating an atmosphere of industry and labor. Each worker's face reflects determination and dedication to their craft. Photographer John Topham skillfully captures not only the physicality of these workers but also provides us with a glimpse into their world - one filled with manual labor and teamwork. This photograph serves as a reminder of an era when such trades were essential for construction projects across Europe. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it becomes evident that there is more than just stone being processed here; there is passion, expertise, and camaraderie among these workmen. Their efforts contribute to shaping our built environment while leaving behind traces of human ingenuity. This remarkable print by John Topham offers us a window into an important chapter in industrial history – one where skilled hands shaped raw materials into building blocks for progress.
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