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Wood pile N080029
Filename: N080029.jpg
Size: 4699 x 3893 (12.0MB)
Date: 13th February 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Wood pile N080029
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL, Cumbria. Wood pile ready for cutting as bobbin blanks
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 938628
© Historic England
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This print captures the essence of craftsmanship and industry at Stott Park Bobbin Mill in Cumbria. The image showcases a meticulously arranged wood pile, awaiting its transformation into bobbin blanks. Peter Williams skillfully brings out the beauty in this seemingly mundane subject, elevating it to an abstract work of art. The photograph's composition draws attention to the intricate patterns and textures present within each piece of timber. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, highlighting the natural grain and unique characteristics of the wood. It is as if every log has a story to tell, whispering tales of its origin and journey before reaching this historic mill. The image serves as a reminder of our connection with nature and how human ingenuity can transform raw materials into functional objects. It symbolizes both tradition and progress, capturing a moment frozen in time when skilled hands would shape these wooden blocks into bobbins that played an essential role in textile production. Peter Williams' lens allows us to appreciate not only the final product but also the meticulous process behind it. This photograph invites viewers to reflect on our relationship with materials, craftsmanship, and heritage industries that have shaped communities throughout history. In preserving this visual record through his lens, Williams pays homage to Stott Park Bobbin Mill's rich legacy while celebrating the timeless beauty found even in everyday objects like a simple woodpile ready for cutting.
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