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Pastry making for meat pies, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist: Michael Walters
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Pastry making for meat pies, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist: Michael Walters
Pastry making for meat pies, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. Scene inside Schonhuts butchery factory in Rawmarsh, near Rotherham, showing pastry being mixed and rolled for the pork and meat pies the company produced. Schonhuts sold the pies in both their own shops and for wholesale in the South Yorkshire area
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1950s Baking Cookery Cooking Factory Worker Fifties Food Industry George Schonhut Meat Michael Michael Walters Pastry Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Rawmarsh Rotherham Schonhut Schonut South Yorkshire Walters Hair Net Meat Pie Pastry Making
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This photograph, taken by artist Michael Walters in 1955, transports us back to the heart of Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire. Inside the bustling Schonhuts butchery factory, we witness a scene that epitomizes the essence of traditional British cookery - pastry making for meat pies. The image showcases skilled workers meticulously mixing and rolling pastry dough with utmost precision. The men and women in this snapshot are dedicated employees of Schonhuts, a renowned company known for producing delectable pork and meat pies. Their expertise ensures that each pie is crafted to perfection before being sold in both their own shops and wholesale throughout South Yorkshire. As we observe this industrious atmosphere, it becomes evident that every detail matters. From the hair nets worn by female workers to maintain hygiene standards to the focused expressions on everyone's faces as they carry out their tasks diligently, there is an air of professionalism permeating through the factory. Beyond capturing a moment frozen in time within an industrial setting, this photograph also serves as a testament to the hardworking individuals who contributed to Britain's food industry during the mid-20th century. It offers us a glimpse into their daily lives while highlighting their dedication towards creating culinary delights enjoyed by people across the country. Thanks to Michael Walters' keen eye for detail and his ability to capture authentic moments like these, we can now appreciate not only the artistry behind pastry making but also gain insight into an era long gone yet forever preserved through photography.
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