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Women brickmakers in the Black Country
Women brickmakers at work in the Black Country -- south Staffordshire and north Worcestershire
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Bare Brick Brick Making Bricks Dirty Employment Feet Manual Manufacture Midlands Scarf Staffordshire Straw Supervisor Worcestershire Workhouse 1902 Brickmaker Brickmakers
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This evocative photograph captures the gritty reality of women brickmakers at work in the Black Country of south Staffordshire and north Worcestershire during the early 20th century. The image, taken in 1902, depicts a group of women in the midst of producing bricks, a labor-intensive and physically demanding process that was a significant part of the region's industrial history. The women in the photograph are dressed in simple, practical clothing, including scarves wrapped around their necks and hats to protect them from the elements. Their bare feet reveal the harsh working conditions they endured, as they manually shaped and molded the clay bricks using their feet and simple tools. A supervisor stands nearby, overseeing their progress. The brickmaking industry was a major employer in the Black Country, and women played a crucial role in its production. Brickmaking was often seen as a last resort for women who were unable to find work in other industries or who were widows with young children to support. The long hours and grueling labor were difficult, but the wages were relatively good compared to other forms of employment available to women at the time. Despite the challenging conditions, the women in this photograph appear focused and determined, their expressions revealing a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. The scene is reminiscent of the Edwardian era, a time when the industrial Midlands was at the heart of Britain's manufacturing industry, and when women's roles in the workforce were beginning to shift and evolve. This photograph offers a glimpse into a historical moment in the Black Country's industrial past, highlighting the important role that women played in the region's brickmaking industry and the resilience and determination they displayed in the face of difficult working conditions.
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