Rural Life Collection (#60)

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

A farmer cuts the grass in an orchard towed by his horse team. 1935

A picturesque post office sign in Otford. 1938

Sticky banding being applied to fruit tree on an orchard. 1935

Children follow a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London. 1939

Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. A farmer uses a workhorse to drag a pigsty to a new position Another follows with a sow on a chain, leading her and her piglets along. 1937

A tractor ploughing a cherry orchard in Charlton, London. 1939

A farmer on a tractor ploughing a field. 1936

Dartford grammer school fete. 1938

A farmer and his team of horses ploughing a field in Kent. 1939

Pea picking in Swanscombe. 6 July 1937

A farmer proudly showing his prize sheep and the pen covered with his winning prize certificates. 1937

LPM versus Cray Footer. 1934

A farmer loading his sheep onto a Bedford lorry in Hampshire. 1937

Men spraying a fruit orchard. 1935

Farmers looking at machinery for fruit grading at the fruit farm. 1935

A farmer haymaking in a field using a car to pull the machinery. 1939

Stanley Dack of Dartford. 1935

Repairing the spire at Hartley Parish Church in Foots Cray, Kent 1937

Men work on a tiled roof putting thatching on the roof of a cottage in Orpington. 1935

Jean Hodges feeding kids milk with a bottle, at a goat farm in Birling, Kent. 1939

Eltham Catholic fete. 2 August 1937

The maize is collected and loaded onto a horse drawn cart. 1938

Tree felling in Crayford, Kent. Tree surgeons draw the blade of the saw through the bark. . 1939

Hollyhocks. 1937

Brenchley Beacon in Kent. 1935

Watering Lane at Faversham. 1937

Potato demonstration, Cottons farm. Mr J N Sharrock holding the scales. Mr C J Parsons. 6 July 1936

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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.