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Leicester - Catherine Street coal yard in 1903
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Leicester - Catherine Street coal yard in 1903
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Catherine Coal Leicester Notts Yard
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Step back in time with this image of Leicester's Catherine Street Coal Yard, as it appeared in 1903. This vintage photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an era long past, evoking the sights, sounds, and smells of a bustling coal yard in Nottinghamshire, England. The Coal Yard on Catherine Street in Leicester was a hive of activity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Coal was a vital resource for heating homes and powering industries, making coal yards like this one essential to the daily life of the community. In this photograph, we see a scene of industriousness and efficiency, with men shoveling coal into sacks, horses and carts waiting to be loaded, and the ever-present steam engine in the background. The image is filled with intriguing details that bring the scene to life. The men in their heavy work clothes, the horses with their harnesses, the piles of coal, and the steam rising from the engine all add to the sense of authenticity. The lantern slide format of the photograph adds to its historical charm, transporting us back to a time when photography was a new and exciting medium. Despite the hustle and bustle of the scene, there is a sense of order and routine. Each man has a role to play, and each horse and cart is part of a larger system that keeps the coal yard running smoothly. This photograph is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the people who labored in coal yards like this one, making it an essential part of our historical record.
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