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Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
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Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. Butchery staff from the Modern Meats Company in Mexborough, in the process of packing meat, which will be frozen before distribution to the supermarkets of South Yorkshire
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1970s Butcher Doncaster Food Industry Meat Mexborough Michael Michael Walters Packing Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Seventies South Yorkshire Walters
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Meat packing at a South Yorkshire meat processing company, 1972. This print by artist Michael Walters takes us back to the bustling scene of the Modern Meats Company in Mexborough. The image captures a pivotal moment in the food industry as dedicated butchery staff meticulously pack meat for freezing before distribution to supermarkets across South Yorkshire. The photograph showcases the industrial nature of this era, with workers clad in their distinctive work attire and donning hats that symbolize their profession. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of hardworking men and women who played an integral role in ensuring food supply for their country. The composition highlights both male and female workers engaged in this labor-intensive task within the factory's interior. Their focused expressions reveal their dedication to precision and quality control, emphasizing how seriously they took their occupation. This snapshot from 20th century Britain not only documents an important aspect of our nation's history but also serves as a testament to the resilience and commitment of those working behind-the-scenes to provide sustenance for communities. Michael Walters' skilled photography immortalizes this moment, allowing us to appreciate the efforts made by these unsung heroes within South Yorkshire's meat industry during the 1970s.
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