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Chicken and chicks MCF01_02_1534
Filename: mcf01_02_1534.jpg
Size: 6625 x 4997 (6.7MB)
Date: 7th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Chicken and chicks MCF01_02_1534
Clayton's Farm, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. A chicken in a coop with its chicks outside the coop at Clayton's Farm
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Media ID 27968438
© Historic England Archive
1910s Agriculture Animals Farming
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This photo print, titled "Chicken and chicks MCF01_02_1534" transports us back to the early 1910s on Clayton's Farm in Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The image beautifully captures a serene scene of rural life, showcasing the delicate balance between animals and agriculture. In the foreground stands a proud hen inside her cozy coop, exuding an air of maternal protection over her brood. Outside the confines of their mother's watchful eye, a cluster of fluffy yellow chicks scampers about freely. Their tiny frames radiate innocence and curiosity as they explore their surroundings with boundless energy. The rustic charm emanating from this photograph is palpable; it serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when farming was deeply rooted in our daily lives. Katherine MacFee skillfully immortalizes this idyllic moment through her lens, capturing not just the physical beauty but also the essence of farm life during that era. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time by Historic England, we are transported to an era where nature and humanity coexisted harmoniously. It invites us to reflect on our connection with animals and reminds us of how integral they have been throughout history for sustenance and companionship. "Chicken and chicks MCF01_02_1534" is more than just a photograph; it encapsulates an entire way of life that has shaped communities for generations past. It serves as both a nostalgic tribute to our agricultural heritage and an enduring
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