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Disused kitchenwares DD220769
Filename: DP220769.jpg
Size: 11600 x 8700 (6.8MB)
Date: 17th September 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive, Jam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Disused kitchenwares DD220769
Bunksland Farmhouse, East Anstey, North Devon. Detail of the sink in the kitchen on the ground-floor of the farmhouse, with disused cutlery and crockery abandoned on the drying rack
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Media ID 23775822
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Decay Farmhouse Kitchen Dirt Squalor Washing Up
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This print by James O. Davies titled "Disused kitchenwares DD220769" offers a poignant glimpse into the forgotten remnants of Bunksland Farmhouse in East Anstey, North Devon. The image focuses on the intricate details of an abandoned sink located on the ground-floor kitchen, revealing a scene that evokes both nostalgia and despair. The once bustling heart of this farmhouse now stands frozen in time, as disused cutlery and crockery lay scattered haphazardly across a drying rack. Each item tells its own story - tarnished silverware hinting at countless family meals shared around this very sink; chipped plates bearing witness to years of hearty country cooking. Yet amidst the decay and squalor lies a profound sense of beauty. The worn porcelain sink, adorned with delicate patterns etched by time itself, exudes an undeniable charm despite its dilapidated state. It serves as a silent reminder of generations past who relied on it for their daily chores. In capturing this image, Davies skillfully portrays not only physical deterioration but also hints at the hardships endured within these walls – poverty etched into every crack and crevice. This photograph invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with material possessions and how easily they can be discarded or forgotten. Through his lens, Davies transports us to another era where washing up was done by hand and dirt was part of everyday life. He encourages us to appreciate the simple pleasures found within our own kitchens while reminding us that even
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