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Steeplejacks Painting Chimney
Filename: 990_16_1-Ind-Misc-FactEx_5 HR.jpg
Size: 3636 x 4800 (10.6MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Belfast
Country: Ireland
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Steeplejacks Painting Chimney
Belfast, Ireland: c. 1923 Steeplejacks painting the Greeves Mill chimney, the tallest in Ireland at 220 feet
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Media ID 9736337
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1920s 1923 B And W Belfast Chimneys Dangerous Daytime Employed Factories Factory Heights High Up Industrial Industry Ireland Jobs Manufacturing Plant Monochromatic Monochrome Occupations Painters Painting People In The Background Pollution Power Smoke Tall Tallest Workers Smoke Stacks
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling city of Belfast in 1923. Standing tall against the cloudy sky is the magnificent Greeves Mill chimney, reaching an impressive height of 220 feet, making it the tallest in all of Ireland. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a group of fearless steeplejacks fearlessly perched high up on the towering structure. These brave individuals are diligently engaged in their perilous occupation – painting the chimney. With brushes and buckets in hand, they skillfully navigate their way through dizzying heights to ensure that every inch is coated with precision. The dangerous nature of their job is palpable as they work amidst billowing smoke and pollution emitted by nearby factories. As we observe these workers from afar, we also catch a glimpse of people going about their daily lives in the background - a testament to the vibrant industrial activity that characterized this era. This monochromatic photograph not only captures a historical moment but also serves as a reminder of Belfast's rich industrial heritage. The image evokes admiration for these unsung heroes who risked life and limb to maintain such colossal structures. It stands as a tribute to those who dedicated themselves to manual labor during an era when manufacturing plants powered economies worldwide. Underwood Archives has masterfully preserved this vintage piece, allowing us to appreciate both its artistic value and historical significance today.
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