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New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent. 1937
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New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent. 1937
New sewers being built in Farningham, Kent.
1937
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Media ID 10981412
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Building River Rural Sewage Sewer
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This print takes us back to the year 1937, amidst a period of great change and development between the wars. The image showcases a significant infrastructure project taking place in Farningham, Kent - the construction of new sewers. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness workers diligently laboring along the riverbank, their faces etched with determination as they build these vital sewage systems. The monochrome tones add a sense of nostalgia and highlight the rawness of their efforts. The scene itself exudes rural charm; it is an idyllic countryside setting that seems untouched by modernity. Yet here lies evidence of progress being made beneath its serene surface. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that even in tranquil landscapes like Farningham, advancements were underway to improve living conditions for its inhabitants. John Topham's keen eye captures not only the physical act of building but also hints at the broader implications behind such projects - improved sanitation and hygiene practices that would ultimately benefit society as a whole. As we gaze upon this photograph from another era, we are transported back to a time when progress was measured by bricks laid and rivers redirected. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of better living standards – even in seemingly remote corners of Europe like Farningham, Kent.
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