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Charcoal Producers at Graffham - about October 1938
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Charcoal Producers at Graffham - about October 1938
Men at work mass-producing charcoal in huge metal containers. Scene shows men enclosing pile of wood with circular metal cage.
George Garland Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N17346
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This print from the George Garland Collection takes us back to a bygone era in rural West Sussex. The year is approximately 1938, and we find ourselves amidst a group of hardworking men engaged in the age-old craft of charcoal production at Graffham. The scene unfolds with an air of industriousness as these skilled workers mass-produce charcoal within enormous metal containers. Towering stacks of wood surround them, waiting to be transformed into this essential fuel source. With focused determination, the men enclose a pile of wood using a circular metal cage, ensuring that every piece is contained within its fiery destiny. As flames dance and crackle, one cannot help but marvel at the ancient alchemy taking place before our eyes. This process harnesses fire's transformative power to convert organic matter into carbon-rich fuel - charcoal - which has been used for centuries across countless industries. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not just manual labor but also an intimate connection between man and nature. These dedicated individuals embody the spirit of their rural surroundings as they toil away under open skies, creating vital resources for their community. Preserved by the West Sussex Record Office, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience in utilizing natural resources sustainably long before commercial interests took center stage. It reminds us that even seemingly mundane tasks can hold great historical significance when viewed through the lens of time.
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