The image is a black and white photograph of a group of people standing in front of a brick building with a thatched roof. The building appears to be a factory or workshop, as there is a large chimney on the left side of the image. The people in the photograph are dressed in traditional clothing, with some wearing hats and others wearing long coats. They are gathered around a large machine, possibly a steam engine, which is being used to power the building. There are several people standing on top of the machine, some of them are holding tools and equipment. The sky is cloudy and there are trees in the background. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 20th century.