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BP Llandarcy oil refinery, Swansea. Lyn Davies, 36, on top of the "Cat Cracker"
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BP Llandarcy oil refinery, Swansea. Lyn Davies, 36, on top of the "Cat Cracker"
BP Llandarcy oil refinery, Swansea. Lyn Davies, 36, on top of the " Cat Cracker" tower checks maintenance points and goes on tour of inspection high above the refinery. Below the lower Swansea Valley can be seen. 3rd August 1967
Ron Harding
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales
DM X7223
Media ID 21875829
© Mirrorpix
Boom City Jobs Plant Refinery 1967
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the bustling BP Llandarcy oil refinery in Swansea during the 1960s. The image captures Lyn Davies, a fearless worker at the age of 36, fearlessly perched atop the towering "Cat Cracker" structure. With unwavering focus and determination, Lyn meticulously checks maintenance points while conducting an inspection high above the sprawling refinery. The industrial landscape below showcases the lower Swansea Valley, where smoke billows from various chimneys as a testament to the city's booming industry. This snapshot encapsulates an era defined by hard work and dedication to fueling progress. Ron Harding's lens perfectly freezes this moment in time when jobs were plentiful and opportunities abounded within this oil plant. It serves as a reminder of how industries like these played a vital role in shaping communities and economies during the 20th century. This photograph is not just about one man on top of machinery; it symbolizes countless individuals who dedicated their lives to keeping our world running smoothly. It pays homage to those unsung heroes whose efforts often go unnoticed but are essential for society's functioning. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by Ron Harding, let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its profound significance – reminding us that behind every powerful industry lies countless stories of hard work, resilience, and human ingenuity.
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