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Potato riddling, Norfolk a98_09647

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Filename: aa98_09647.jpg

Size: 5338 x 3544 (6.8MB)

Date: 21st September 2009

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

Source: English Heritage Images

Job Title: Photographer

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Potato riddling, Norfolk a98_09647

Marshland St James, Norfolk. After harvest, potatoes were stored in clamps in the fields. As they were needed, the clamp would be opened and potatoes dug out with a special potato shovel and riddled through a series of sieves for size, inspected for damage or disease and bagged. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in May 1940

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

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken by Hallam Ashley in May 1940, transports us back to the rural landscapes of Marshland St James, Norfolk. The image captures a timeless scene of potato riddling, an essential post-harvest process that sheds light on the meticulous care given to these humble vegetables. In this snapshot of agricultural history, we witness the aftermath of a bountiful harvest as potatoes are stored in clamps within the fields. As demand arises, farmers open up these clamps and carefully extract potatoes using specialized shovels designed for this purpose. The next step involves riddling through a series of sieves meticulously arranged according to size. The individuals captured in this photo display their expertise and dedication towards ensuring only the finest quality produce reaches market shelves. With utmost attention paid to inspecting each potato for damage or disease, they guarantee that customers receive nothing but excellence. The simplicity and authenticity portrayed here evoke a sense of nostalgia for traditional farming practices. This image serves as a reminder of our connection with nature's bounty and highlights the importance placed on sustainable agriculture throughout history. Hallam Ashley's lens has immortalized not just people engaged in their daily tasks but also an entire way of life tied intimately with land cultivation. It is through such photographs that we gain insight into our past while appreciating how far we have come in modern farming techniques.

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