Rural Life Collection (#56)

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

Antingham, churches. 1937

A farmer and his horse team plough a field. 1936

Horsechesnut buds on autumn branches. 1939

White ponies. Mares relaxing in a field with their foals. 1935

A Gyrotiller ( diesel rotary plough ) at work in a field. 1935

A ploughing demonstration with the new Melotte tractor fitted with continuous tracks. 1936

Farm scene near Sidcup bypass, Kent. 1936

Hurdle making in Cuxton, Kent. Splitting the wood. 1937

Mr F J Archer rides his bicycle with a placard advertising his services. 1938

Newly tiled roofs on barns. 1935

Hop pickers in East Peckham. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers huts in Swanley, Kent. 1939

farm workers hoe their field by hand in Scotland. 1935

The Darenth River - the water dredging scheme. 1937

The blind farmer, Ghypraze Pendeen. 1936

A three horse team ploughing a field in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Tramp at home in woods cooking food over a camp fire. 1935

A shepherd tends to his flock on a field in Eynsford, Kent. 1936

Growing hay in a field. 1937

A sailing yacht stuck in the low tide mud waiting for the water to return. 1936

Jimmy Burrows showing flail to children. 1935

Market personalities. Mr W Booker. 1936

Burning grass on railway banks, Slades Green. 1937

A farmer and his horse plough a stony field. 1939

Orchard grass cutting. 1935

J H Wood of Welling. 1938

Bedford van, R W Farman. 19 August 1937 Reed Thatching in Norfolk. Mr R. W. Farman, of North Walsham, The last working representative of an old Norfolk reed thatching family

Westerham forge. 1935

Fruit trees in an orchard. 1937

A farmer threshes hay. 1936

A farmer feeding his horse in the stable. 1935

Orpington flower show in Kent. 1936

Bedford lorry in Borgue, offloads its load. 1935

Spraying fruit trees. 1935

Land girls working on a farm. Here they are using a horse drawn cart to carry things through a snow covered field. 1939

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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.