Twentieth Century Hell

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Date:1905 - 1915 (c.)

Description:Industrial landscape taken in the Potteries with the caption "20th Century Hell". Photographed by William Blake.

This photograph, with its damning caption, is one of many that criticise the conditions created by the pottery industry.

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Trade & Tradespeople Pottery Factories Manufacturing Industrial Buildings Factory Exteriors Chimneys Ceramics Business, Trade & Industry

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Creators: Mr William Blake - Creator

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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