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CWS Tea Warehouse, Trafford, Manchester, probably 1920/30s
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CWS Tea Warehouse, Trafford, Manchester, probably 1920/30s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1920 30s Canal Coop Cooperative Manchester Movement Trafford Warehouse Wholesale
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich industrial history of Manchester, England during the 1920s or 1930s. The image showcases the impressive CWS Tea Warehouse located in Trafford, a testament to the city's prominent role in the tea trade during that era. The photograph's composition is framed by the towering chimneys of the warehouse, which rise high above the surrounding landscape, releasing plumes of smoke into the sky. The intricate latticework of the brick facade is adorned with ornate Victorian and Edwardian architectural details, reflecting the elegance and grandeur of the time. The image also reveals the close proximity of the warehouse to the canal, a common mode of transportation for goods during this period. A ship can be seen docked nearby, its sails rolled up, suggesting that it has come to collect a cargo of tea from the warehouse. The use of lantern slides, a popular method for projecting images during this time, adds to the nostalgic charm of the photograph. The CWS Tea Warehouse in Trafford was part of the Cooperative Wholesale Society (CWS), a large retail and wholesale consumer cooperative based in Manchester. The society was founded in 1863 and played a significant role in the cooperative movement in Britain, providing affordable goods to its members. The tea trade was a major part of the CWS's business, and the Trafford warehouse was likely a crucial hub in the distribution of tea to various retail outlets throughout the country.
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