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Harvesting with a mechanical harvester near Hellidon, Northamptonshire. Alfred Newton and Son July 1902. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 489103
Filename: AA97_05926.jpg
Size: 5073 x 3755 (7.4MB)
Date: 17th July 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Edwardian Farming Field People Rural Work
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This evocative photograph, titled "Harvesting with a mechanical harvester near Hellidon, Northamptonshire. July 1902," captures the essence of rural life during the Edwardian era in England. Taken by the renowned photographers Alfred Newton and Son, the image showcases the innovative advancements in agricultural technology that were transforming the farming industry at the turn of the 20th century. In the foreground, a group of farmworkers, dressed in traditional clothing, are seen operating a mechanical harvester. The machine, with its large, cylindrical threshing drum and towering structure, stands in stark contrast to the surrounding landscape of rolling hills, lush fields, and the quaint, red-roofed farmhouses in the distance. The workers, some pushing the ripe wheat stalks into the harvester, others guiding the machine, appear focused and determined as they work in unison to bring in the harvest. The scene exudes a sense of community and cooperation, as the farmers and laborers come together to reap the rewards of their hard work. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the landscape, adding to the idyllic and picturesque atmosphere. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the labor of the land shaped the daily lives of rural communities. This image, preserved by Historic England, provides a valuable glimpse into the past, offering insights into the agricultural practices and the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized the lives of farmers and rural workers during the Edwardian period.
