Rural Life Collection (#55)

A train worker sits in the signal box on the train platform. 1936

The head huntsman leads the pack along the road. 25 October 1937

Hop pickers en route to a field. 1939

A bull being unloaded from a Bedford lorry. 1937

Construction work being done on an old farm house in Scadbury, London. 1936

Farmers trim hedges by hand in Beltring, Kent. 1936

Spraying strawberry plants. 1935

Puppies run out of their cage at the South Darenth Kennels in Kent. 1935

A collection of turkeys on a farm in Frant, East Sussex. 1937

A farmer and his horse harrowing between the fruit trees in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

Erith Regatta. 1937

An artist at work by the river at Aylesford, Kent. 1935

Dartford Fs Show. 1934

Gyrotiller. 1935

Children picking daisies. 1939

Broadcasting clover seeds. 1936

Dartford Fs Show. Break up. 1934

A farm worker using a hand harrow in a large field. 1935

Mr George Walter Lennard in Footscray, Kent, pruning blackcurrant shrubs. 1936

A farmer using a horse drawn machine to spread fertilizer on a field. 1939

A man grafting apple trees. 1939

An old well. 1936

Land girl working on a farm, using a pitchfork to carry hay. 1939

A ploughing demonstration with the new Melotte tractor. 1936

Mrs Searles, North Cray water diviner. 1935

Holy Trinity fete in Lamorbey, Kent. 19 June 1937

Fruit packing at Thomas Neame fruit farm, Faversham, Kent. 1935

Hollingbourne village, high street Kent. 1937

Wattle gate. 1937

Edward Harrison from North Cray, Kent, poses with the pumpkin that he grew. 1938

Petts Wood fete in Kent. A darts game. 1937

Farm workers planting lettuce by hand on a field in Hextable, Kent. 1937

Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. Two men work the tree from one side with a saw whilst an axeman cuts a wedge in order to control the direction of the fall. . 1939

Otford. 1938

A horse carting muck in the farmyard. 1935

Tyres for childrens games. 1935

Kingsdown village hall. 1938

Coming home on the school bus. 19th April 1948

geese. 1936

Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. 1937

Farmers disinfectant trailer from borough of Stepney at the side of a field. 1938

Bullocks shed on a farm. 1936

Petts Wood, horticultural show. 1937

Pottery maker Mr Sadler moulding clay on a potters wheel. 1938

Pottery maker Mr Sadler filling sides of a rabbit mould with clay. 1938

Potato demonstration Mr A G Batchelors, Cottons farm. 6 July 1936

Mrs Violet Ashbee with two goats at a goat farm in Birling, Kent. 1939

Fire, haystacks, Longlands. 1937

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"Capturing the Essence of Rural Life: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the idyllic charm of rural life. From picturesque windmills to vibrant carnivals, Kent's countryside offers a window into a bygone era. The Willesborough windmill stands tall against the sky, its majestic presence reminding us of simpler times when this Kentish smock mill was at the heart of agricultural communities in 1935. Transporting us further back, we stumble upon an enchanting backyard carnival from the 1800s. Laughter fills the air as families gather for joyous festivities under colorful tents, relishing in traditional games and delectable treats that bring smiles to young and old alike. Venturing deeper into Kent's rustic landscapes, we witness hop kilns bustling with activity as they remove dried hops in Goudhurst during 1937. This glimpse into history reveals how vital these aromatic plants were to local economies, their fragrant essence permeating through every corner. By The Sea beckons us with its tranquil beauty captured on canvas in 1881. As waves gently caress sandy shores, Victorian-era beachgoers bask under parasols while indulging in leisurely pursuits – a testament to nature's soothing embrace even centuries ago. The harvest season comes alive as hop pickers labor diligently at Maplescombe Farm and East Peckham during September 1938. Young and old unite amidst golden fields, working tirelessly to ensure a bountiful yield while fostering community bonds that endure through generations. Not all scenes depict joyful moments; some capture poignant transitions like an old man watching his beloved shack being demolished in Kingsdown during 1936. Reminders of impermanence mingle with nostalgia as progress reshapes familiar landscapes forever etched within memories. Beyond Kent's borders lies another captivating sight – Dutch skaters gracefully gliding across frozen waters of the Zuider Zee during the 1800s.