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J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
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J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
Interior and exterior of British company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and Sons, Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol. Date: 1884
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This photograph, taken in 1884, showcases the interior and exterior of J.S. Fry & Sons Cocoa and Chocolate Works in Bristol, England. The company, owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and his sons, was a pioneering force in the British confectionery industry, renowned for its production of cocoa and chocolate. The exterior image reveals a grand, red-brick building with large, arched windows and a distinctive chimney stack, belching out plumes of smoke. The scene is bustling with activity, as horse-drawn carts and wagons line up to unload raw materials and collect finished products. The surrounding area is dotted with smaller outbuildings and warehouses, all contributing to the bustling hub of manufacturing activity. Transitioning to the interior, the photograph captures a series of spacious, well-lit rooms filled with an intricate network of machinery and workers. The walls are lined with large, wooden vats, used for the initial stages of chocolate production. Men in white aprons and caps can be seen meticulously tending to the machinery, while others load and unload sacks of cocoa beans and other ingredients. The air is thick with the rich, enticing aroma of melted chocolate, a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship that went into each and every product. J.S. Fry & Sons Cocoa and Chocolate Works was a marvel of its time, embodying the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the British industrial revolution. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a company that would go on to shape the world of chocolate and confectionery for generations to come.
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