Some of the beautiful sewing machines from the 20s-30s, made by company Alfa in Eibar (Gipuzkoa).
Alfa has a unique history because it was one of the very first cooperatives in Spain. It started in 1920 making guns; in 1925 they started producing sewing machines that became so successful that by 1932 Alfa dedicated exclusively tot hem. In Spain, there was one of their models in almost every home. During WW2 their main competitor, German company Singer, was too busy making weapons, so Alfa started exporting their machines to Europe, producing 50,000 a year and selling to 70 countries.
What’s interesting of this cooperative was the socialist tone of its statutes. Their workers benefited from:
- Funds for social benefic purposes
- Funds for prevention and aid for the workers
- Cooperative housing
- Elementary schools
- Residence
- Library
- Dormitory
- Company store
- Summer camp for the kids
The socialist dream ended in the 80s due to the huge crisis that hit Euskadi that lead the cooperative to fall under a private company. Although they still make sewing machines that’s not their main business: Alfa was redesigned and focused on producing large weldless metal pieces.
Hoy le toca el turno a los vascos de la Sociedad Deportiva Eibar, equipo muy pujante y que ha sabido estar en el círculo de honor del fútbol español en las últimas temporadas.
Entre helechos y árboles, en algún lugar indescifrable por culpa de la espesura, un riachuelo se atreve a crujir el silencio. Si acaso, como si fuera un visitante a destiempo, se le une algún sonido, lejano, que deja intuir civilización al otro lado del mundo. Y ya. Huele a tierra siempre mojada y el aire se pega un poco a la piel. Es un lugar de paz. Qué descansada la vida del que huye del…
Remembering the bombing of Gernika, on a day like today (April 26th) in 1937.
For those unaware, the city burnt for three days and nights, and after the bombing survivors were strafed.
The first pic wasn't taken in Gernika though, but in Eibar, the day prior, and shows the destruction of a bomb that reached the underground shelter below, killing 50 people down there.
Also, we leave you some international news about the bombing, and the despicable piece of news that the fascists published blaming the destruction of Gernika on communists, fire and gasoline.
The f*cking nerve.
Edit: please note how they can't help themselves and show what their goal was. It reads: "If the holy tree of Guernica has died in the calamity, is Aguirre and his men who made it die."
for what it’s worth i agree with you: i think this latest injury spell has negatively affected Alexia and she’s been slacking on her captain duties. She seemed totally off during the Eibar match.
cant blame her really, the mental toll is bound to be heavy... being brought down from a high from being able to play again to being back to the sidelines is detrimental especially when she was expected to make a full recovery by this time. imagine looking forward to that and then, boom, back to square one? that's...
and i personally wouldnt say slacking cause we never know whats happening behind the scenes, and we know shes not overly active on social media but a little bit could really help maintain her image as the team's captain.
🎙️7️⃣2️⃣ CD PEPINEROS | 🆚 Previa del CD Leganés vs SD Eibar | 🗣️ Entrevista con ALVIN Abajas, el portero responde al Chat | 📻 Escuchamos lo mejor de Borja Jiménez en Hora Blanquiazul
En el DIRECTO de hoy vamos a hablar del partido del domingo a las 21:00 contra la SD Eibar en Butarque. Es la primera final por el ascenso de esta temporada. Porque los dos vienen de perder. Y por la situación en la tabla. Se enfrentan el primero contra el tercero. Y ganar es vital para los dos.
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