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Road workers, digging up the road at Oxford Street, London
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Road workers, digging up the road at Oxford Street, London
Road workers, digging up the road at
Oxford Street, London.
Picture taken 20th July 1933
Malindine, Bill
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
C3442
Media ID 21843544
© Mirrorpix
1933 Diggers Digging Flat Caps Labourers Repair Road Rubble Trade Waistcoat Workman Workmen London Bus Oxford Circus
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This vintage print captures a bustling scene on Oxford Street, London in the 1930s. Road workers can be seen diligently digging up the road, their flat caps and waistcoats indicating their trade as laborers. The picture was taken on the 20th of July in 1933 by renowned photographer Bill Malindine. The image showcases the hard work and dedication of these anonymous workmen who toiled away to repair and improve the city's roads. Amidst piles of rubble, they carry out their tasks with precision and expertise. A London bus passes by in the background, a testament to the constant flow of life even amidst construction. Oxford Circus serves as a backdrop for this snapshot in time, its iconic location adding historical significance to this photograph. The busy intersection has always been at the heart of London's vibrant atmosphere. Malindine's keen eye for detail allows us to glimpse into a moment from nearly nine decades ago, reminding us of how much our cities have evolved over time while also highlighting timeless aspects such as hard work and urban development. This print from Memory Lane Prints is not just an artifact but a window into history itself – an opportunity to appreciate those who built our modern infrastructure brick by brick.
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