Lancastrian workers spill out of a huge textile factory. 

Men and boys (and the odd smartly-dressed girl) leave the place of their toil, the monolithic Williamson's Factory pictured in the background. While most depart on foot or bicycle, a few weary souls catch a ride from a passing horse and cart. Established in the 1840s, the successful Williamson family business specialised in the manufacture of coated fabrics, including linoleum and oilcloth.

Cotton factory gate.
Workers exit Williamson's Factory in Lancaster.

Note: Williamson's was a world-renowned manufacturer of linoleum.