Rural Life Collection (#59)

Cattle fodder for human consumption being picked by hand. 1936

Pettswood fete. The donkey derby. 1938

Elderberry blossom in Maplescombe make a pretty foreground to the oast houses. 1936

Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. A sow, tethered to the ground, rummages around the grass with her piglets. 1937

Mr Searles grafting fruit trees. 1939

A view from the back of buildings on Cray Ford high street that are soon to be demolished. 7 July 1938

Mrs Es Hollands wins 1st prize garden competition, Dartford. 1937

Dust lorry. 1934

Horse jumping. 1937

A farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. Alongside are old cars which have been parked in order to cause obstruction to enemy gliders carrying invasion troops which may want to land on the field

Haken. Miss Silhouette. Young woman picking wild flowers in a field. 1935

Muck heap. 1935

Traffic lights on the High Street in Foots Cray, Kent. 1936

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

Women cutting spring cabbages in Birchwood, Kent. 1939

Men loading sheep up a ramp onto a lorry. 1937

An old thatched roof cottage on Perry Street in Chislehurst, Kent. 10 June 1937

Snow scenes ( car ) Eynsford. 1938

A boy feeding ducks. 1935

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old helping in the hop field. 1 September 1938

The Mottinngham Fete Flower Show in Kent. 1938

A thatched cottage at Womenswold village near Canterbury, Kent. 1937

A farmer cultivates his strawberries. 1935

Preserving strawberry plants from drought. 1938

Postman. 1937

Otter Hunting, Eynsford. 1935

The Orpington flower show in Kent. Mr F Nauen, Miss I M Tattershall, Mr Leaney and Mrs Priestly 1937

Collecting the spring onion crop in Hextable, Kent. Farm workers are plucking the onion from the ground. 1939

Unloading sheep from a lorry down a ramp. 1937

Men grafting apple trees. 1939

Farmers using a new tractor drawn haymaking machine on a field in Farningham, Kent. 16 June 1937

Farmers useing north country haymaking methods in a Farninham, Kent. 1937

Man hand casting seeds on a field. 1936

Children playing in the stream. 1935

Harvesting wheat. 1937

Beef cattle near Narrabri Australia

No Change Here... except for the wheels. Donkey and trap, with wheels converted
No Change Here ... except for the wheels. Donkey and trap, with wheels converted for pneumatic tyres, taking a churn of milk to the dairy. Taken near Tralee

A groundsman pulls a rake over a field. 1936

A farmer harvests his fields with his shire horse tethered to Massey Harris Reaper Binder in Rochester. 1938

Crossroad on Sidcup bypass Kent. 1936

They call this rolling in Spain - potatoes planted rolling to flatten ground after planting. Farmer holds the horse tail as well as reins Costa Brava Spain 22 September 1959

A farmer boadcasting clovers on a field in North Cray, Kent. 1939

With their baskets at the ready children pick raspberrys in Sidcup. 1935

Rural farmers build basket hoops in Paddock Wood. 1936 Rural farmers build in Paddock Wood. 1936

Farmers watch a ploughing demonstration with the new Melotte tractor. 1936

Valley scene of the Thames Estuary, Stockbury. 1936

Harvest time - cutting the crop. 1935

Stansted church. 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.