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Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0682
Filename: mcf01_02_0682.jpg
Size: 6446 x 4919 (6.4MB)
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
© Historic England Archive
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Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0682
Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire. A horse-drawn cart laden with coppiced wood standing on the main street in Wootton Rivers with thatched cottages in the background.
In the negative index for the collection, the photographer has recorded that the photograph was taken outside the Royal Oak Inn, she has also referred to the coppiced wood as faggots which are branches and twigs bound together to form bundles of a certain length and diameter
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Media ID 27396076
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1920s Horse Drawn Transport House Draft Horse Wagon
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This photo print, titled "Wootton Rivers MCF01_02_0682" takes us back in time to the quaint village of Wootton Rivers in Wiltshire. The main street is bustling with activity as a horse-drawn cart, heavily loaded with coppiced wood, stands proudly at the center. Behind it, picturesque thatched cottages create a charming backdrop. The photographer's meticulous documentation reveals that this snapshot was taken outside the Royal Oak Inn, adding an extra layer of historical significance to the image. Additionally, she refers to the stacked branches and twigs on the cart as faggots – bundles carefully bound together according to specific length and diameter requirements. Transported straight from the 1920s era, this scene showcases not only traditional horse-drawn transport but also highlights how vital coppiced wood was during that time period. These faggots would have been used for various purposes such as fuel or construction materials. Katherine MacFee has masterfully captured a moment frozen in time; her lens transports us back to an era when horses were relied upon for transportation and villages like Wootton Rivers thrived on their local resources. This print serves as a window into history – reminding us of simpler times while showcasing both rural life and architectural beauty all within one frame.
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