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Thames barge unloading bricks, Kingston-upon-Thames
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Thames barge unloading bricks, Kingston-upon-Thames
Thames barge unloading bricks at Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey.
1938
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1938 Barge Bricks Cargo Kingston Mast Riverbank Surrey Unload Unloading
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a Thames barge unloading bricks at Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey, England, in 1938. The barge, with its distinctive tall mast and narrow profile, is moored at the riverbank, its hull filled with the rough-hewn, red-orange bricks that were once a common sight on the Thames. The men in the photograph, dressed in work clothes and caps, are in the process of unloading the cargo, their bodies bent and focused as they maneuver the heavy bricks from the boat to the waiting carts and trucks on the shore. The trees in the background, their leaves a rich green, provide a stark contrast to the industrial activity taking place on the river. The tranquil water of the Thames, with its gentle ripples and reflections, adds a sense of peacefulness to the scene, despite the hard labor taking place. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rural and working life of the 1930s, a time when the Thames was a vital transportation route for goods such as bricks, coal, and building materials. The image is a testament to the strength and determination of the men who worked on the river, and the importance of the Thames as a vital artery of commerce and industry in the region.
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