Oast Collection

Oast Houses and Kiln
Hop oast houses and kiln, Kent, England

Oast houses, Sissinghurst, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oast houses at Whitbread Hop Farm, Tonbridge, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Three Part Song (colour litho)
2780494 Three Part Song (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Part Song)

Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent. Date: circa 1930s

Drying Hops 1906
Three men drying hops inside a Kentish oast house

Converted oast house at Markbeech, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thought Through
SONY DSC. Paulo Abrantes

Toll House on Putney Bridge, London
Old Toll House at the Northern end of Putney Bridge, London. Built by local master carpenter Thomas Phillips to a design by architect Sir Jacob Acworth

Oast House in Kent

An Oast House in Kent Victorian period

The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent Date: 1875

Oast Houses by Terry Whitworth

Coaching/winter with oast house by Savile Lumley

The Medway below Maidstone, 1852 (Watercolour)
7261556 The Medway below Maidstone, 1852 (Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Medway below Maidstone)

Hop-picking (b / w photo)
6013770 Hop-picking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hop-picking. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Salt: drying room, Luneburg, Germany (chromolitho)
1093259 Salt: drying room, Luneburg, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt: drying room, Luneburg, Germany)

The photographer
David Martin Castan

Landscape Scene of Hop Picking 1858
Hop-picking, mainly in Kent and Sussex in early part of September and ends towards the end of October. Date: 1858

Modern Oast House
21st September 1932: An all electric drying and fumigating oast house at the Hop Pickers camp in Faversham, Kent. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Interior of Oast House, Kent, England. Showing the Hops Floor Date: 1910s

Oast House - Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent
Oast House - Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. For Whitbreads Brewery Date: 1920s

Oast Houses, Chestfield, Kent
Oast Houses, Chestfield, Whitstable, near Herne Bay, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Oast House, Maidstone, Kent, England. Showing Horse & Cart with Hops Date: 1908

Load of Hops at Oast House, Kent, England. Date: 1900s

Oast House, Horham, Sussex
Oast House, Horham, Heathfield, near Uckfield, Sussex, England. Date: 1937

Harvesting scene with laden cart
Harvesting scene showing a cart laden with hay, and two oasthouses in the background

Oast houses, Beckley Furnace, East Sussex
Oast houses at Beckley Furnace, East Sussex

Kentish Harvest
Harvest time in a Kentish farmyard, with stacks of hay being built and the typical oast houses in the background, near Cranbrook, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Ploughing field 1930s

Oast Houses 1908
Oast houses and hops being taken for drying. Date: 1908

Oast house and farmyard, Buckwell Oast near Sturry, Kent, England, july

Oast Houses, East Sussex
A fine cluster of Oast Houses (a building designed for the drying of hops) although these particular ones are to be found in East Sussex, near to Hastings

Parish Workhouse, Frittenden, Kent
A large timber framed building that once served as the Frittenden parish workhouse, Kent. An oast house stands at the left

Kentish Oast Houses
These familiar landmarks of Kent are the red brick and tiled hop kilns used for drying hops after harvesting. This one sits beside the village pond

Fine Haystacks in Kent
A fine stackyard on a farm in Staplehurst, Kent. The stacks are shaped like round huts which compliment the oast houses in the background

Kentish Scenery
Every spring the cherry orchards around Newington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, England, exhibit a wonderful display of blossom

Old hop kilns near Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Discover the charm of oast houses and kilns in the picturesque countryside of Kent, England. These iconic structures, known as oast houses, have become synonymous with the region's rich hop-growing heritage. 🌾🏠 Immerse yourself in history at Sissinghurst, where beautifully preserved oast houses stand as a testament to centuries-old traditions. The sight of these unique buildings against the backdrop of rolling hills is truly breathtaking. Whitbread Hop Farm in Tonbridge offers another glimpse into the past, with its well-preserved oast houses that once played a vital role in drying hops. Step back in time and imagine the hustle and bustle of this thriving industry. The vibrant litho artwork "Three Part Song" captures the essence of Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens in Paddock Wood. The colorful depiction showcases their distinctive conical roofs which were designed to facilitate efficient drying. Marvel at how an old converted oast house in Markbeech has been transformed into a charming residence while still retaining its original character. This fusion of history and modernity is a true testament to architectural ingenuity. Maidstone boasts its own magnificent Oast House, standing tall amidst lush greenery. Its grandeur serves as a reminder of Kent's agricultural roots and enduring beauty. Venture further into Kent's countryside and stumble upon more enchanting oast houses scattered throughout the landscape. Each one tells its own story, evoking images from Victorian times when these structures were essential for hop production. Take a leisurely stroll through The Hop Garden in Wrotham and let your senses be captivated by fragrant hops growing on towering trellises. Here you can witness firsthand how thoughtfully cultivated crops contribute to creating world-renowned beers. Whether you're exploring historic sites or simply admiring their beauty from afar, these remarkable oast houses are an integral part of Kent's cultural tapestry.