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Workers at Doncaster works, South Yorkshire, c 1916
Doncaster works employed a range of staff, including the workers on the factory floor, administrative staff and designers and engineers. Doncaster works, known as the ‘ Plant Works opened in 1853, making and repairing locomotives and rolling stock for the Great Northern Railway. At this time the works employed around 3500 workers
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Media ID 8340897
© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
British Depot Depots And Works England History Pre 1922 Railway Railway Worker Station United Kingdom Wagon Workers Works Workshop Boot Boots Bowler Hat Doncaster Effort Foreman Formal Great Northern Railway Group Portrait South Yorkshire Trade War Effort Working Class World War I World War One
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Doncaster works in South Yorkshire, circa 1916. The image showcases a diverse group of workers who played integral roles in this bustling factory. From the dedicated individuals on the factory floor to the meticulous administrative staff and innovative designers and engineers, Doncaster works employed a range of talented individuals. Established in 1853 as the 'Plant Works, ' this renowned facility specialized in manufacturing and repairing locomotives and rolling stock for the Great Northern Railway. With approximately 3500 workers at that time, it was an epicenter of industry and innovation. The photograph depicts men dressed formally, wearing aprons, boots, bowler hats, caps - each representing their respective roles within this vast operation. Their collective effort contributed significantly to both local prosperity and national pride during World War I. Amidst a backdrop of historical significance, this group portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of these hardworking railway employees. It symbolizes not only their dedication but also represents a snapshot of working-class life during that era. Preserved by National Railway Museum with utmost care, this print serves as a poignant reminder of Doncaster's rich industrial heritage – an enduring testament to those who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes to keep Britain moving forward on its tracks.
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