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Uffington, Oxfordshire BB97_11909
Uffington, Oxfordshire. A family group standing outside their cottage. In the background is the frame for a lifting canal bridge. The canal, which ran from Semington to Abingdon, was in use from 1810 until 1914. canal bridge. Photographed by Frederick Ault in 1916. Part of the Henry Taunt collection. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 11676994
Filename: bb97_11909.jpg
Size: 5070 x 3708 (8.0MB)
Date: 11th March 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Photographer
Archive Bridge Canal Childhood People
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This print captures a slice of life in Uffington, Oxfordshire back in 1916. In the foreground stands a family group, proudly posing outside their quaint cottage. Their expressions reveal a sense of contentment and togetherness, reflecting the simplicity and charm of rural living during that era. However, it is the background that truly intrigues. A fascinating frame for a lifting canal bridge looms behind them, serving as a reminder of the once bustling waterway that connected Semington to Abingdon. This canal was an essential lifeline for trade and transportation from 1810 until its closure in 1914. Photographed by Frederick Ault, this image is part of the renowned Henry Taunt collection housed at Historic England's archive. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we catch glimpses of both human connection and industrial progress intertwined within one frame. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it transports us back to an era where childhood memories were shaped by simpler pleasures amidst picturesque landscapes. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and how communities have evolved over time.