For apprentices, hauling a full toolset to the top of this towering structure was a rite of passage. One of those tasks given without question, a necessary step in assisting the tradesmen working above. The climb was long, and by the time they reached the top, the real work was only just beginning.
In winter, the wind cut through from nearly every direction, funneled by the open front of the building and the steel grate flooring above and below, offering no reprieve from the elements. But then there was the view—Coomber Melon Mountain stretching across the horizon, a sight that, for a moment at least, made the struggle feel worth it.
This print captures the intersection of industrial grit and natural beauty, offering a striking balance between raw engineering and the open landscape beyond.