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Gillingham Cooperative Society laundry delivery van with driver. 1938
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Gillingham Cooperative Society laundry delivery van with driver. 1938
Gillingham Cooperative Society laundry delivery van with driver.
1938
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Media ID 10990185
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Delivering Delivery Houses Laundry Lorry Road Suburbia Suburbs Truck Coop Pavements Terraced Houses
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This print captures a snapshot of everyday life in 1930s Gillingham. The image showcases a Gillingham Cooperative Society laundry delivery van, accompanied by its dedicated driver. Stepping back in time, we are transported to an era between the wars, where monochrome aesthetics dominated visual storytelling. The scene depicts the essence of suburban living during this period, with rows of charming terraced houses serving as the backdrop. The van stands proudly on the road, ready to embark on its daily mission of delivering freshly laundered clothes to households within the community. John Topham's expert lens skillfully captures not only the vehicle itself but also provides us with a glimpse into society at that time. Suburbia comes alive through this photograph; pavements lined with neatly trimmed hedges and well-dressed pedestrians going about their day. As we admire this piece from Europeana Photography collection, we can't help but appreciate how it encapsulates an important part of history - cooperative societies playing an essential role in meeting people's needs during challenging times. Let this image transport you back to a simpler era when laundry deliveries were eagerly awaited and community spirit thrived amidst suburban streets.
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