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Saddlers, Suffolk a98_09419
Filename: aa98_09419.jpg
Size: 4430 x 4269 (7.3MB)
Date: 17th September 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Saddlers, Suffolk a98_09419
Botesdale, Suffolk. Street frontage of C. W. Ray Saddlers. Four horse collars are displayed, leather side out. This building is a late medieval hall house remodelled in the 17th century, with the date 1637 on the panel on the gable end. The jettied cross-wing has become a shop with a workshop to the rear. Photographed by Hallam Ashley, 1950s
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This print takes us back in time to the charming village of Botesdale, Suffolk. Standing proudly on its street frontage is C. W. Ray Saddlers, a historic establishment that has witnessed centuries of equestrian craftsmanship. The building itself tells a story of architectural evolution - originally a late medieval hall house, it underwent remodeling in the 17th century. The gable end panel bears witness to this transformation with the engraved date "1637" serving as a reminder of the passage of time and changing tastes. Intriguingly, what catches our eye are the four horse collars prominently displayed in the shop's window, their leather sides facing outwards as if inviting passersby to appreciate their fine craftsmanship. These collars symbolize not only an essential tool for equine transportation but also reflect the dedication and skill of those who once worked within these walls. Beyond its storefront lies a jettied cross-wing that has been transformed into both a shop and workshop - spaces where artisans honed their craft and catered to customers' needs. Photographed by Hallam Ashley during the 1950s, this image captures not just an ordinary retail scene but rather offers us glimpses into history; it invites us to imagine bustling streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and locals seeking quality saddlery products. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate how places like C. W. Ray Saddlers connect us with our past while reminding
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