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Haystack MCF01_02_0711
Filename: mcf01_02_0711.jpg
Size: 6555 x 4897 (6.3MB)
Date: 19th October 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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Haystack MCF01_02_0711
Clench, Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire. A man cutting in to a haystack with a ladder propped to one side
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Media ID 27957732
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1920s Agriculture Farm Farming People Rural Life Work
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Step back in time to the 1920s with this photograph of a farmer at work in the heart of rural England. 'Haystack MCF01_02_0711' by Katherine MacFee, captured by Historic England, shows a man meticulously cutting into a haystack using a ladder propped against its side. The image is a testament to the hardworking farmers who labored tirelessly to bring in the harvest during this era.
The scene is set on a sun-drenched day in Clench, Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire, where rolling hills and fields stretch as far as the eye can see. The farmer's rugged determination is palpable as he carefully cuts away at the hay, his worn clothing and weathered face bearing witness to his years of laboring under the open sky.
This photograph not only showcases the agricultural industry's importance but also highlights the quiet beauty of rural life. The rustic setting and simple tools used evoke a sense of nostalgia for an era long past. As we gaze upon this snapshot from yesteryear, we are reminded of our connection to those who came before us and their tireless efforts to provide for their communities.
Katherine MacFee's lens has preserved an intimate moment in time, allowing us to step into the shoes of these dedicated farmers and experience their daily struggles and triumphs firsthand.
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