Photo Mug : Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal

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Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal

2603014 Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal.; (add.info.: Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dust yard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38458720

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Female Labour Recycling

Large Photo Mug (15 oz)

Enjoy your morning coffee in style with our Photo Mug featuring a historic image of men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge on the Regent's Canal adds an extra touch of nostalgia to your daily routine. A unique and eye-catching addition to your mug collection!

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Paddington

EDITORS COMMENTS
The hustle and bustle of daily life in London is captured in this striking print from the Universal History Archive/UIG. Men and women can be seen diligently sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, showcasing the important role that recycling plays in keeping our cities clean and sustainable. In the background, a barge glides along the Regent's Canal, adding to the industrial atmosphere of the scene. The contrast between the manual labor of waste sorting and the mechanized transportation on the canal highlights the diverse ways in which resources are managed in urban environments. What stands out most about this image is the presence of female laborers among their male counterparts. In an era when gender roles were more rigidly defined, seeing women engaged in physical work like refuse sorting serves as a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination to contribute to society. This print serves as a poignant reminder of both past practices for waste management and societal norms regarding gender roles. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of environmental awareness and gender equality, while also acknowledging that there is still progress to be made.

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