Rural Collection (page 6)

Midhurst: cottages on Knockhundred Row, 1902
The cottages are now home to Midhursts public library John Fletcher Collection West Sussex Record Office, Ref No PH 26114/52

Boy feeding lambs on Crosss Farm with bottle, 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5540

The Arkansas Traveller
Scene in the Back Woods of Arkansas. The Arkansas Traveller visiting a family in a hut with a whisky sign Date: 1870

Silhouette of fox hunting scene
Silhouette of a fox hunting scene with three horse riders leaping a fence

Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

MALAYA: PLANTATION, 1931. The Market of the Garden Tropics - Malayan Pineapples. British Empire Marketing Board Poster, 1931

BORNEO SAGO. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1931

Chichester Dairies lorries
Three lorries lined up in Chichester Dairies yard, 24 August 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1393/5

Purple flowering wisteria on a Cotswold stone house wall in the village of Broadway, The Cotswolds, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Backyard carnival, 1800s
Children putting on a circus in the backyarrd, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Road from ancient Athens to Eleusis
Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Carn Brea castle - in snow - looking east to Redruth and beyond - Cornwall - UK
DAC-139 Carn Brea castle - in snow - looking east to Redruth and beyond Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Kite - in flight - Wales - UK
DAC-340 Red Kite - in flight Wales - UK Milvus milvus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Union Workhouse, Todmorden, West Yorkshire
The Todmorden Union workhouse at Lee Bottom near Mankinholes, West Yorkshire, erected in 1877. The site later became Stansfield View Hospital

Heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake
A farmer and his heavy horse take a break from working to gather hay on a field. They stop to talk to another farmer and a young lady in white dress

Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson
Finely detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a wedding feast amid a rural setting. Robinson would follow this image with two more in subsequent years

Fotheringhay church and the River Nene, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Billericay Windmill, Essex a78_01556
BILLERICAY WINDMILL, Essex. Today Billericay is on the outskirts of Greater London, but at the turn of the century, when this picture was probably taken, the area was still rural

Country lane N080937
Autumn leaves cover a rural road in Oxfordshire

Cley Windmill K022031
CLEY NEXT THE SEA, Norfolk. View of Cley Windmill with river, marshland and small jetty in the foreground

Tulip picking, Lincolnshire a98_09310
Fulney, Spalding, Lincolnshire. The tulip was introduced into Europe in the 16th century from Turkey and takes its name from the French word for turban. It became an important cash crop

Disc harrowing, Lincolnshire a98_09683
Disc harrowing near Honington, Lincolnshire. The mechanisation of agricultural practices made farming more intensive and productive

Teniers - A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn N070476
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " A Village Merrymaking at a Country Inn" by David TENIERS the younger (1610-90). WM 1499-1948

Ben Bulben, Yeats Country, Co. Sligo, Ireland

Hardknott Roman Fort EAW589036
HARDKNOTT, Cumbria. Aerial photograph showing the well-placed Roman fort on a promontory overlooking the Lake District (NGR: NY218015). Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Stonehenge and The Avenue N070631
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Oblique aerial view including Stonehenge and The Avenue

Glastonbury Tor and surrounding countryside 23697_05
GLASTONBURY TOR, Somerset. Aerial view of the tor and surrounding countryside, reputedly the Isle of Avalon

Winter scene a090122
Winter scene, Buckinghamshire. Photographed by John Gay

Watendlath, Borrowdale, Cumbria a080734
WATENDLATH, Borrowdale, Cumbria. A drove of sheep passing over Watendlath Packhorse Bridge, in the hamlet of Watendlath in Borrowdale, Cumbria

Cumbrian view a080561
Lake district landscape, Cumbria. Sun behind dark cloud with tree and stone wall in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay c.1956

South Downs waymarker N071744
SOUTH DOWNS, East Sussex. Waymarker along downland path

Ploughing a076208
A field in Hertfordshire, being ploughed by a man on a tractor. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1959

Housesteads Roman Fort and surrounding countryside N061001
HADRIANs WALL: HOUSESTEADS FORT, Northumberland. Aerial view of the fort with the wall heading off into the distance. hadrian

Spiez, Lake Thun (Thunersee), Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Europe

Castle Campbell, Dollar Glen, Central Region, Scotland, UK, Europe

Skara Brae, settlement dating from 3100 to 2500 BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK, Europe

Borgund Stave Church, Norway
Borgund Stave Church, the best preserved 12th century stave church in the country, Borgund, Western Fjords, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

View into Afghanistan from the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Cochem, Mosel Valley, Germany, Europe

View to river at Reeth, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, UK, Europe

Housesteads, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland, England, UK

Westerdale from Castleton Rigg, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK

The Iron Bridge over the River Severn, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, UK

Tarn Hows, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK

Rows of lavender plants at Snowshill Lavender Farm, Broadway, Worcestershire, Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cotswold farmhouse beside a road covered in snow in winter in England

Men-an-Tol, a cromlech, near Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

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"Embracing the Serenity: Exploring the Rural Charms of England and France" Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Derwent Water, with majestic Blencathra standing tall in the backdrop, lies a rural haven in Cumbria's Lake District. As dawn breaks over Glastonbury Tor, a mystical mist blankets the countryside below, painting an ethereal picture that captures the essence Somerset. Witnessing horses gracefully pulling ploughs through fertile fields is like stepping back in time - a timeless scene that epitomizes rural traditions. Chatsworth House stands as a magnificent testament to grandeur amidst Derbyshire's idyllic countryside, showcasing architectural brilliance within its rustic surroundings. The thunderous gallop of horses and baying hounds echo through rolling hills as fox hunting enthusiasts embark on their exhilarating chase - an age-old rural pursuit. Spanning across Aveyron's picturesque landscape, Millau Viaduct bridges not only physical gaps but also connects us to nature's wonders in this charming region of southern France. Hadrian's Wall winds its way through history and nature alike; Sycamore Gap serves as a striking reminder of how ancient ruins blend seamlessly into rural landscapes. Coopers diligently crafting wooden barrels exemplify centuries-old craftsmanship thriving within quaint workshops - preserving tradition one barrel at a time. Transport yourself to Scotland's enchanting Loch Lomond with this vintage poster from the 1940s; it beckons you to explore its tranquil shores and embrace nature’s serenity. Gypsy caravans evoke images of nomadic freedom against scenic backdrops; these vibrant abodes bring color and culture wherever they roam within Europe’s rural landscapes. A powerful Shire horse team takes center stage during Ploughing Match festivities – showcasing both strength and unity while honoring rural heritage.