Original Edwardian era postcard entitled "Pulling Back Quick Lad to Save a Fine" indicative of the poor working conditions of this time - low wages, unhealthy damp and dusty workplaces, punishments and fines - . Photograph of a young man operating a weaving machine at a cotton mill, Nelson, Pendle, Lancashire, U.K. circa 1905.

• Contributor: thislife pictures / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: 2GY4KE8
• File size: 93.2 MB (3.8 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 4700 x 6931 px | 39.8 x 58.7 cm | 15.7 x 23.1 inches | 300dpi
• Location: Nelson, Lancashire, England, UK
• Photographer: ThislifeThen

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Published by H&H Series, (Horne and Hague) no. 23 , 2 Waterworth St. Nelson, Pendle, Lancs. It was common from 1902 for messages to appear on the back of the postcard telling the user that the space could 'now' be used for a message, but for inland postage only as was found on the reverse of this postcard. The 'now' was dropped around 1906 dating this card to circa 1905.