Rural Life Collection (#57)

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

Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. Farmer stands next to tethered sow. 1937

A thatcher at work on a roof in Tollington. 1936

Spraying fruit orchard. 1935

Parson beekeeper giving a demonstration. 1935

Sevenoaks Market. 1935

A lesser celandine in amongst blades of of a fern bush. 1939

A farmer and his tank track tractor cultivates a field. 1935

Flower show in Lamorbey, Kent. 1936

Daffodil time. 1935

Milking plant. 1935

A woman using a water well in Deans Bottom. 1936

Cold storage plant. The engine room. 1937

Fruit tree protection. 1939

A farmer on his International tractor draws a harrow between the hop vines. 1935

Snow scenes ( snow plough ) Eynsford. 1938

A scarecrow in a garden. 1938

Road with a traffic sign at Farningham, Kent. 1935

William Hampton of Barnehurst, Kent. 1938

A harvesting scene at Otford, Kent 1936

Simmons Cup trail. 1935

Cafe being fenced in Eltham, Kent. 30 October 1934

Tree felling at Stockbury, Kent. 1937

The hunt is off with the hounds chasing the scent. 25 October 1937

Giant potatoes for Mrs Palmer of Horton Kirby, Kent. 13 October 1937

A Bedford truck horse box, parked on the side of the road. 1936

A farmer ploughing with his horse. 1935

Rabbit hunting with a ferret. 1937

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in the Darenth Valley in Kent. 1937

Making clay bricks using a horse powered press. 1936

Boy Scouts on an anti - litter patrol. 1935

Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent. 1936

A farmer spreads manure from a horse and cart on a February morning in Allington, Kent. 1939

A milk lorry full of milk churns leaves the farmyard. 1937

Floral fair at the Congregational Hall in Sidcup, Kent

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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.