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Mine / Manchester / 1957
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Mine / Manchester / 1957
An exterior view of Bradford Colliery, Manchester. In the foreground three girls stand in front of a corner shop selling groceries with Hovis advertisements in the window. Date: 1957
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1957 Bradford Coal Collieries Colliery Corner Foreground Groceries Manchester Mine Regional Selling Stand
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of Manchester, England in 1957, with an exterior view of Bradford Colliery standing proudly in the background. The colliery, a symbol of the region's coal industry, dominates the landscape, its tall smokestacks reaching for the sky. But it's the scene in the foreground that draws the eye, as three young girls huddle together in front of a corner shop selling groceries. The shop's windows are adorned with Hovis advertisements, the iconic bread brand a familiar sight in British communities at the time. The girls, dressed in coats and scarves against the chill, seem deep in conversation as they peer into the shop, perhaps deciding which treats to buy with their pocket money. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a moment in time when the coal industry was a major part of Manchester's identity, and everyday life continued despite the harsh realities of working in the mines. The image is a poignant reminder of the past, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who lived through it.
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