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Sheep shearing in Stanhope
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Sheep shearing in Stanhope
Sheep shearing in Stanhope Date: circa 1900s
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the quaint village of Stanhope during the 1900s. The scene unfolds as a dedicated team of farmers and shepherds come together to carry out the essential annual ritual of sheep shearing. The photograph, with its warm, earthy tones and intriguing detail, invites us into the heart of rural life during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The open fields of Stanhope, dotted with lush, green foliage, provide the perfect backdrop for this agricultural endeavor. At the center of the image, a skilled shearer expertly wields his shears, carefully clipping the wool from a sheep's back. His concentration is unbroken, as he meticulously shapes the animal's fleece, ensuring that every last strand is removed. The sheep, seemingly at ease, gazes off into the distance, its eyes half-closed in contentment. Surrounding the shearer, a group of farmers and villagers gather to lend a hand. Some hold baskets to collect the freshly sheared wool, while others help to restrain the animals or pass tools between shearers. The camaraderie and shared sense of purpose are palpable, as the community comes together to support one another in this vital farming tradition. The lantern slide format of this photograph adds an extra layer of intrigue, transporting us back to a time when such images were projected onto screens for entertainment and education. This snapshot of history offers a glimpse into the daily lives of our ancestors and the close-knit rural communities that thrived during the 1900s.
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