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| c.1862 - Building Penath Dock - a snorting iron horse surrounded by the equine variety, the pride of which, centre stage, simply glows from its grooming!
To the navvie, the horse was vital to their livelyhood, so if they looked after their horses, the favour would undoubtedly be returned.
Note the boys working with the horses and their fathers, uncles and probably grandfathers. The lower image has been colourised. [007] [030] |
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