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A young female employee checks that the machine has correctly filled
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A young female employee checks that the machine has correctly filled
A young female employee checks that the machine has correctly filled and sealed the loose leaf tea before dispatch at the Ty-phoo Tea factory Bordesley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. 4th February 1960
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
S809
Media ID 21729123
© Mirrorpix
Automation Conveyor Belt Drink Employment Factory Machine Production Line Typhoo Tea
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In this print from 1960, we are transported back in time to the bustling Ty-phoo Tea factory in Digbeth, Birmingham. A young female employee stands attentively beside a conveyor belt, her focused gaze fixed on a machine that has just completed its task of filling and sealing loose leaf tea. This snapshot captures a moment of precision and quality control within the realm of automation. The image exudes an atmosphere of industry and productivity as the production line hums with activity. The young woman's presence symbolizes both empowerment and opportunity for women in the workforce during this era. Her diligent inspection ensures that only perfectly filled packets will be dispatched to eager tea enthusiasts around the world. This photograph serves as a testament to the significance of tea production in Birmingham's history, showcasing how factories like Ty-phoo played an integral role in shaping local employment opportunities. It also highlights advancements made during this period towards streamlining processes through automation. As we admire this glimpse into the past, we can almost smell the fragrant aroma of freshly brewed tea permeating through the air. It is a reminder not only of our collective industrial heritage but also of how something as simple yet cherished as a cuppa has woven itself into our cultural fabric throughout generations.
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