View of a group filling their buckets at a well.

Maker
Unknown
Production date
1930s
 Description
A group are gathered at a well to fill their buckets with water. The well is of a pattern common in Victorian times. The buckets are made of enamelled steel.
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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
1930s
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Subject notes
Until the late 19th century, most houses did not have running water. Wells were placed in the street and residents filled their buckets with water and carried it to their houses. Before the late 20th century, buckets were either wooden, galvanised or in this case, enamelled.

Agnes Todd and Hugh Marshall (two on right) identified by visitor.
Accession number
P25730

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