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Horse teams MCF01_02_0583
Filename: mcf01_02_0583.jpg
Size: 6471 x 4840 (6.4MB)
Date: 18th 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
© Historic England Archive
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Horse teams MCF01_02_0583
WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. A farmer and two teams of horses in a ploughed field beside a wood.
In the negative index, the photographer has recorded that the photograph was taken from Piddington to Beacons Bottom
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Media ID 26949153
© Historic England Archive
1910s Agriculture Animals Field People Work
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This print takes us back in time to the early 1910s, capturing a serene moment of rural life in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The image showcases a hardworking farmer accompanied by two teams of majestic horses as they toil away in a ploughed field adjacent to a picturesque wood. The scene exudes tranquility and harmony between man, animal, and nature. The farmer's weathered face reflects years of dedication and expertise in his craft, while the horses stand tall with an air of strength and determination. Together, they form an inseparable bond that epitomizes the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals. As we gaze at this photograph, we are transported into a world where manual labor was paramount for survival. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense effort required to cultivate the land before modern machinery revolutionized agriculture. The photographer's choice to capture this particular moment from Piddington to Beacons Bottom adds another layer of intrigue. Perhaps it was chosen for its unique vantage point or because it held personal significance for Katherine MacFee. Overall, this remarkable snapshot encapsulates not only a specific era but also timeless values such as hard work, connection with nature, and appreciation for simpler times when horse-drawn plows were essential tools on every farmstead.
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