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Rope making at a London factory. A huge coil of rope weighing three
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Rope making at a London factory. A huge coil of rope weighing three
Rope making at a London factory.
A huge coil of rope weighing three and a half tons and 720 feet in length and is 18 inches in circumference. It is used for Admiralty salvage work and it is capable of taking 70 tons strain. The girl is seen tying on a label at the factory of Messrs. Hawkins and Tipson in the East end of London. October 1943
P004297
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21318882
© Mirrorpix
Factories Manufacturing Production War Effort
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the bustling atmosphere of a London factory during the Second World War. The image showcases an impressive sight - a colossal coil of rope weighing three and a half tons, stretching 720 feet in length with an 18-inch circumference. This mammoth creation is specifically designed for Admiralty salvage work, capable of enduring an astonishing strain of 70 tons. Amidst the industrial backdrop, our attention is drawn to a young woman diligently tying on a label at Messrs. Hawkins and Tipson's factory in the East end of London. Her presence serves as a poignant reminder that women played an integral role in supporting the war effort on the home front. The photograph captures not only the magnitude of production but also reflects upon the resilience and determination exhibited by individuals during wartime. It symbolizes how every contribution, no matter how small or seemingly mundane, was crucial towards achieving victory. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time from October 1943, it serves as both a historical artifact and testament to human perseverance amidst adversity. It reminds us that even within factories humming with machinery and industry, individual stories unfold - stories like that of this hardworking young woman who played her part in weaving together strands of strength for her country's defense.
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