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Donkey cart MCF01_02_1564
Filename: mcf01_02_1564.jpg
Size: 6589 x 4973 (8.0MB)
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
© Historic England Archive
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Donkey cart MCF01_02_1564
Bird In Hand Street, Groombridge, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Looking north-west along Bird in Hand Street with numbers 1 and 2 on the left and a man on the right leading a donkey cart down the hill
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Media ID 27968448
© Historic England Archive
1910s Animals Horse Drawn Transport People Timber Framed House Vernacular Architecture Village Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Donkey cart MCF01_02_1564" transports us back to the early 1910s in the quaint village of Groombridge, nestled within the scenic landscapes of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The image captures a picturesque scene along Bird In Hand Street, as we gaze north-westward from this vantage point. The timber-framed houses lining the left side of the street exude an old-world charm that perfectly complements the horse-drawn transport dominating the foreground. A man stands on the right-hand side, gently guiding a donkey cart down the hill with utmost care and precision. It is through these seemingly mundane moments that we catch glimpses of authentic village life during this bygone era. Animals play a significant role in this snapshot, with our attention immediately drawn to the docile donkey leading its cart. This humble creature symbolizes both hard work and simplicity—a reminder of how integral they were to daily life at that time. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, it becomes evident that vernacular architecture defines Groombridge's character. The timber-framed houses stand as testaments to traditional building techniques passed down through generations—an architectural heritage worth preserving. Katherine MacFee's masterful composition allows us to step into history momentarily—immersing ourselves in a world where horse-drawn carts still traversed cobbled streets and villagers went about their daily routines amidst rustic beauty.
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