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Port Sunlight BL14041_020
Filename: bl14041_020.jpg
Size: 4867 x 3907 (10.0MB)
Date: 15th January 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
© Historic England
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Port Sunlight BL14041_020
LEVER BROTHERS SUNLIGHT SOAP WORKS, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Interior view. Photographed by Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897
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Media ID 4506467
© Historic England
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Port Sunlight BL14041_020" takes us on a mesmerizing journey back in time to the heart of Victorian industrialization. Captured by the talented Harry Bedford Lemere in April 1897, this image transports us to the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Stepping into this interior view of the factory, one cannot help but be struck by its grandeur and scale. The vastness of the space is awe-inspiring, with towering machinery and intricate details adorning every corner. It serves as a testament to the ambition and innovation that characterized this era. The composition exudes an air of bustling activity; it's as if we can almost hear the rhythmic hum of machinery and feel the energy emanating from diligent workers who dedicated their lives to producing quality soap products. This photograph encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also represents an entire epoch defined by rapid industrial growth. Bedford Lemere's skillful lens captures both beauty and functionality within these walls - from ornate architectural features to meticulously arranged equipment. Through his lens, we are granted access into a world where craftsmanship meets efficiency. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history preserved by Historic England, let us reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging our debt to those who paved the way for modern industry.
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