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Wolseley Workers in solarium
Wolseley Workers, women being treated with sun rays in the works ultraviolet solarium, wearing swim suits and goggles. The solarium was installed to counteract the lack of daylight for wartime shift workers during black out. From an article, Motor Dicta, by H E Symons. Date: 1939
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Wolseley Workers Bask in the Glow of Ultraviolet Rays: A Unique Solution to the Challenges of Wartime Shift Work This evocative photograph captures a group of Wolseley workers, primarily women, enjoying a moment of relaxation and respite in their company's ultraviolet solarium during the late 1930s. Amid the backdrop of the escalating tensions and eventual outbreak of World War II, the demands of the war effort necessitated long hours and round-the-clock production schedules. Consequently, workers, particularly those toiling in factories, were deprived of the essential benefits of natural daylight. In response to this issue, forward-thinking industrialists like Wolseley Motors sought innovative solutions to ensure their workforce remained healthy and productive. The installation of an ultraviolet solarium was a pioneering initiative aimed at counteracting the detrimental effects of prolonged exposure to artificial lighting and the lack of sunlight. The women in the image are seen wearing swimsuits and goggles, basking in the warm, therapeutic glow of the solarium. The ultraviolet rays, invisible to the naked eye, penetrate the skin, stimulating the production of vitamin D and promoting overall well-being. This unique facility offered these hardworking women a much-needed break from their demanding jobs, providing them with a small yet significant moment of relaxation and rejuvenation. This photograph, taken in 1939, is a testament to the ingenuity and compassion of employers during this era, who recognized the importance of their workers' health and well-being, even amid the pressing demands of wartime production. The image, published in the esteemed journal Motor Dicta by H.E. Symons, offers a fascinating glimpse into the 1930s and the unique challenges and solutions of that era.
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