A designated washdown area where slaughtermen and knife hands would scrub down their boots and clean knife kits before leaving the floor.
The grated rail on the right was built so workers could lift one boot at a time, allowing for thorough cleaning in line with hygiene and biosecurity protocols. Hooks along the wall were used to hang knife kits, which had to pass inspection before staff could clock off. The inspectors, known colloquially as “yellow hats”, oversaw everything from cleanliness to documentation.
This was a place of routine and accountability, where the end of each shift passed through a final checkpoint. What remains is a functional corridor, shaped by process and repetition.
Perfect as a wall art print for those drawn to industrial heritage and documentary-style imagery.