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Leadenhall Slaughter House, from the West, 1870-90 (b / w photo)
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Leadenhall Slaughter House, from the West, 1870-90 (b / w photo)
5917339 Leadenhall Slaughter House, from the West, 1870-90 (b/w photo) by Wormald, Edward (fl.1858-88); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info.: Leadenhall Slaughter House, from the West
sepia photograph, view of the Slaughter House, Vicar Lane,
Leeds, with various butchers, carcasses and one live sheep;
" Leadenhall Slaughter House from the west" ); eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22763186
© Leeds Museums and Galleries Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK / Bridgeman Images
Abbatoir At Work Atmospheric Butcher Butchering Butchers Butchery Carcass Carcasses Employees Group Portrait Labourers Leeds Meat Mutton Profession Sheepskin Slaughter House Slaughterhouse Working Class Yorkshire Daily Life Scene Ephemera Labourer Social History
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This print captures the Leadenhall Slaughter House from the West, dating back to the late 19th century. Taken by Edward Wormald, a renowned photographer of that era, this sepia-toned photograph offers a glimpse into an important aspect of Victorian social history. The image showcases the interior of the slaughterhouse located on Vicar Lane in Leeds, UK. It depicts various butchers engaged in their daily work alongside carcasses hanging from hooks and one live sheep awaiting its fate. The scene is bustling with activity as workers laboriously carry out their tasks. This atmospheric group portrait provides valuable insight into the meat industry during that time period. It highlights not only the physical labor involved but also sheds light on working-class employees who made up this trade. The photograph serves as a testament to their dedication and hard work. Additionally, it underscores the significance of livestock farming for food production and emphasizes how essential these slaughterhouses were for meeting societal demands. This historical document gives viewers a chance to reflect upon our relationship with animals and how it has evolved over time. Preserved by Leeds Museums and Art Galleries at Abbey House Museum, this image stands as a reminder of our past while offering an opportunity for contemplation about our present-day practices surrounding meat consumption and animal welfare.
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