Cadbury Works

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Date:1930

Description:Michael Reilly’s picture depicts an industrial yet wholesome scene and owes much to its vibrant colours. The polluting aspects of chocolate production are minimised with chimneys seemingly devoid of any emissions. The works <a href="http://www.search.suburbanbirmingham.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=1845">locomotive</a> seems almost quaint and emits a wisp of white smoke which becomes almost lost in the detail.

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Transport Trades, Industries and Manufacturing Paintings, Prints and Drawings Fine Art Factories Bournville 1901-2000 (20th century)

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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery

Donor ref:BM&AG: 1980P79 (90/1842)

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