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Busy scenes at Clarence Dock Leeds with workers and horses on the road August 1936
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Busy scenes at Clarence Dock Leeds with workers and horses on the road August 1936
Busy scenes at Clarence Dock Leeds with workers and horses on the road
August 1936 OL301C-009
Humphrey Spender
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21248349
© Mirrorpix
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Clarence Dock in Leeds during the summer of 1936. The scene is teeming with activity as workers and horses navigate their way through a labyrinth of roads, creating a mesmerizing symphony of movement. The image beautifully captures the essence of an era defined by its industrious spirit. Men dressed in rugged attire can be seen laboring alongside majestic horses, forming an inseparable bond between man and beast. Their synchronized efforts are crucial for the smooth operation of this thriving hub. Intriguingly, this snapshot also offers a glimpse into the transportation methods prevalent at that time. Barges gracefully glide along the calm waters nearby, serving as vital vessels for goods and materials essential to sustaining local industries. This harmonious coexistence between land and water highlights how transport played a pivotal role in driving economic growth during this period. Photographer Humphrey Spender skillfully immortalizes these busy scenes with his keen eye for detail. His lens captures not only the physicality but also conveys an underlying sense of camaraderie among these hardworking individuals who dedicated their lives to shaping Leeds' industrial landscape. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back in time—witnessing firsthand the energy, determination, and resilience that characterized life on those vibrant streets over eight decades ago.
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