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Trades in Regency England. Brick making, butter churning
Trades in Regency England. Brick making, butter churning and rabbit warren. Brickmaker with bricks, hod, kiln and wheelbarrow in Woolpit 31, woman churning butter in an urn in Bury dairy 32, and rabbits brreding in warrens in Thetford 33. Woodcut engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce, John Harris, London, 1823. Isaac Taylor was an English writer, artist, engraver and inventor 1787-1865
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This woodcut engraving, titled 'Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce,' depicts three distinct trades prevalent in Regency England: brick making, butter churning, and rabbit warren farming. In scene 31, a brickmaker diligently works at his craft, surrounded by the tools of his trade: bricks, hod, kiln, and wheelbarrow. The setting is the picturesque village of Woolpit. Scene 32 presents a woman, likely from Bury, skillfully churning butter in an urn. The dairy scene is a common sight in Regency England, where farmhouse dairies were essential for producing butter, cheese, and other dairy products. Scene 33 showcases the rabbit warrens in Thetford, where rabbits were bred for their meat, fur, and skins. Rabbit farming was a significant industry in Norfolk during the Regency era, with farmers raising rabbits in warrens and selling their produce to markets and taverns. This engraving is an exquisite example of the detailed and intricate woodcut technique, which was popular during the Georgian period. The image is from 'Scenes of British Wealth' by the English writer, artist, engraver, and inventor, Rev. Isaac Taylor, published in London in 1823. Taylor's work was a children's book, designed to educate young readers about various industries and trades in Britain during the Industrial Revolution. The engraving captures the essence of the Regency era, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity of the laborers involved in these trades. The costumes, from the brickmaker's apron to the woman's traditional dairy attire, add to the authenticity of the scene. Overall, this woodcut engraving is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the trades and industries of Regency England.
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