Manchester Corporation Cleansing Department Refuse Lorry JND 216 c1950s Photo For Sale

This is a silver gelatin photograph that is unmounted and is 7¾ x 6 inches (194x150mm).

It shows a dark-coloured refuse collection lorry with its rear body raised in a tipping position. The cab door bears the crest and text 'Manchester Corporation Cleansing Department', along with the number '89' and smaller text reading 'R.E. Bevan M.Inst.P.C. Director of Cleansing Town Hall Manchester'. The vehicle has a curved, enclosed rear body with sliding covers and rear doors that are swung open. The registration plate 'JND 216' is visible at the rear, and the number 'Q.4717.' is written in white in the bottom left corner of the image. The lorry is parked on rough ground in front of corrugated metal buildings.

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