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Laycock Vacacar vacuum cleaner in use at an Esso garage, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
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Laycock Vacacar vacuum cleaner in use at an Esso garage, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
Laycock Vacacar vacuum cleaner in use at an Esso garage, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. In addition to their wide range of vehicle lifts and testing equipment from their base in Sheffield, Laycock engineering produced this Vacacar Vacuum cleaner for the commercial valeting of car interiors. The photograph shows the cleaner in use being used on an Austin Westminster of 1962 vintage by an employee of an Esso Garage in Sheffield. April 1965
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This photograph captures a moment in time at an Esso garage in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, back in 1965. The focal point of the image is the Laycock Vacacar vacuum cleaner, a product manufactured by Laycock engineering based in Sheffield. Known for their vehicle lifts and testing equipment, Laycock also ventured into producing this innovative vacuum cleaner specifically designed for commercial car valeting. In the photo, we see an employee of the Esso Garage diligently using the Vacacar Vacuum cleaner on a classic Austin Westminster from 1962. This powerful machine was essential for maintaining cleanliness inside vehicles and ensuring customer satisfaction. The monochrome composition adds a nostalgic touch to the scene, transporting us back to an era when manual labor played a crucial role in car maintenance. The workshop setting further emphasizes the industrial nature of this job. It's fascinating to witness how technology has evolved over time, with modern-day automated cleaning systems replacing these hands-on methods. However, this snapshot serves as a reminder of the dedication and craftsmanship required during that period. Photographed by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this image not only documents an everyday occurrence but also preserves our heritage and showcases British ingenuity within both domestic appliances and automotive industries.
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