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Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey
Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey. Date: circa 1908
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In this evocative photograph taken circa 1908, the bustling streets of Epsom, Surrey come alive with the sights and sounds of transportation innovation. The Cycle Works and Motor Works building, a testament to the era's technological advancements, stands proudly on the pavement. The red-brick facade, adorned with intricate stonework, houses two distinct yet interconnected workshops: one for bicycles and the other for motor cars. Through the large, arched windows, men in overalls can be seen intently working on bicycles, their tools spread out on the workbenches. The warm, inviting glow of the workshop spills out onto the street, beckoning passersby. Nearby, a man adjusts the gears of a bicycle, while another checks the tire pressure of a wheel. The air is filled with the scent of oil and the rhythmic clanging of metal on metal. Across the way, in the Motor Works section, men work on motor cars with equal dedication. The hum of engines and the hiss of escaping steam create a symphony of progress. A man in a grease-stained apron checks the engine of a car, while another polishes its gleaming exterior. The contrast between the gritty, mechanical world of the Motor Works and the more artisanal Cycle Works is a testament to the diversity of the transportation industry at the turn of the century. The street outside is a hive of activity, with horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, and motor cars jostling for space. The scene is a microcosm of the rapid technological change that was transforming the world, and the Cycle Works and Motor Works building stands as a symbol of Epsom's role in this exciting time of innovation.
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