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Filename: aa98_09683.jpg

Size: 5368 x 3515 (8.3MB)

Date: 16th September 2009

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Photographer

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Disc harrowing, Lincolnshire a98_09683

Disc harrowing near Honington, Lincolnshire. The mechanisation of agricultural practices made farming more intensive and productive, although tractors were often used in conjunction with horses rather than instead of them. Here traditional methods rub shoulders with newer technology. In the distance is Normanton Hill, known as the Lincolnshire Cliff. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in October 1940

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Farming Field Horse Rural Tractor Work


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> Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Hallam Ashley Collection (1931-1980)

> Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s

> Industry > Agricultural History

> Transport > Horse-power


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken by Hallam Ashley in October 1940, we witness the intersection of tradition and innovation in farming practices, as depicted in the rural landscape of Honington, Lincolnshire. The image captures the scene of disc harrowing, a method used to prepare the soil for planting, with a tractor leading the way, while a team of horses follows closely behind. The introduction of mechanized agricultural practices revolutionized farming, making it more intensive and productive. However, this transformation did not necessarily mean the complete replacement of horses with tractors. Instead, farmers often utilized both technologies in conjunction, as seen in this photograph. The tractor, a symbol of modernity and progress, is harnessed to a disc harrow, an implement traditionally pulled by horses. In the background, the undulating terrain of Normanton Hill, also known as the Lincolnshire Cliff, adds a sense of timelessness to the scene. The hill, with its distinctive chalky cliffs and rolling hills, has been a constant presence in the region for centuries, providing a stark contrast to the changing agricultural practices. The photograph, titled "Disc harrowing near Honington, Lincolnshire (a98_09683)," is a poignant reminder of the agricultural heritage of England, where the old and the new coexist, and the land continues to be shaped by the hands and machines of those who work it. Hallam Ashley's image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the evolution of farming practices and the enduring connection between people and the land.

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