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Cadbury's Bournville Works - Birmingham - panorama
Cadbury's Bournville Works - Birmingham - panoramic overview of the factories and railway lines Date: 1930
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1. Title: A Panoramic Overview of Cadbury's Bournville Works, Birmingham - 1930 This photograph, taken in 1930, presents a panoramic view of the renowned Cadbury's Bournville Works in Birmingham, England. The image offers a unique perspective of the extensive factories and railway lines that formed an integral part of this iconic chocolate and confectionery manufacturing site during the 1930s. The photograph reveals a harmonious blend of industry and countryside, as the towering chimneys of the Cadbury factories rise against the backdrop of lush green fields and trees. The industrial buildings, with their red-brick facades and distinctive chimneys, stretch out in a seemingly endless row, symbolizing the scale and significance of the manufacturing process. The railway lines, an essential transport link, crisscross the landscape, connecting the factories to the wider world. Trains loaded with raw materials and finished products can be seen making their way through the scene, underscoring the importance of efficient transportation in the industrial age. The Cadbury's Bournville Works, established in 1879 by Quaker entrepreneur, George Cadbury, was renowned for its innovative approach to factory design and living conditions for its employees. The village-like community, which included housing, schools, and recreational facilities, was a pioneering example of the welfare state and paternalistic industrialism. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual testament to the industrial might and social vision of Cadbury's Bournville Works during the 1930s.
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