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Shot Tower, gates with sphinxes, and milk cart, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1930
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Shot Tower, gates with sphinxes, and milk cart, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1930
Shot Tower, gates with sphinxes, and milk cart, 63 Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, 1930. A man with a hand-drawn milk cart waits in front of a gateway with sphinxes on the posts, leading into a yard. Beyond is the Shot Tower, used for making lead shot by dropping molten lead into containers of liquid. It was used during the Festival of Britain to project messages to the Moon
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Cart Cobbled Cobblestone Cobblestones Council Courtyard Gate Gatepost Gateway Greater London Council Lambeth Landmark London County Council Milk Milk Churn Milk Seller Milkman Shot Tower Sphinx Waiting Belvedere Road Milk Cart Milk Float
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Step back in time to 1930s London with this photo print. In the bustling streets of Lambeth, a man patiently waits with his hand-drawn milk cart in front of an enchanting gateway adorned with majestic sphinxes. This gateway leads into a hidden yard, where secrets and stories unfold. Beyond the gate stands the iconic Shot Tower, a towering structure that was once used for creating lead shot by dropping molten lead into containers of liquid. Little did anyone know at the time that this very tower would play a role in projecting messages to the Moon during the Festival of Britain. The cobbled lane adds charm to this snapshot from history, as it winds its way through Belvedere Road. The Greater London Council (GLC) and London County Council (LCC) oversee this area, ensuring its preservation as an architectural gem. This image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also tells tales of hardworking individuals like our milkman who diligently served their community. It is a testament to their profession and dedication. As we gaze upon this monochrome scene, we are transported back to an era when transportation relied on carts like these and life moved at a slower pace. Let us cherish these glimpses into our past as we appreciate how far we have come.
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