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January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside
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January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside
January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside. They are much used in farms and gardens to make hurdles.
Osier cutting is an ancient craft and in some parts of the Midlands is attended by customs which trace their origin in antiquity
Osier cutters Mr Harry Beech and John Spencer are seen here stacking the bundles in an osier bed at Welford on Avon, Warwickshire. 16th January 1957
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Welford on Avon
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21817039
© Mirrorpix
1957 Agriculture Bridge Fifties Flat Cap Harvest Industry And Work Reeds River Avon Rural Scene Two Men Warwickshire Inland Waterways Welford On Avon West Midlands
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the rural countryside of Warwickshire in January 1957. It is a scene that beautifully captures an ancient craft - osier cutting. As the winter season unfolds, farmers and gardeners gather to cut and bundle osiers, which are widely used in farms and gardens to create hurdles. The image showcases two skilled osier cutters, Mr Harry Beech and John Spencer, diligently stacking bundles of freshly cut osiers in an idyllic osier bed at Welford on Avon. Their weathered faces tell tales of years spent mastering this age-old tradition. The flat caps they wear add a touch of authenticity to their attire. Osier cutting holds deep historical significance in some parts of the Midlands, with customs that trace their roots back through centuries. This timeless practice connects us with our ancestors' way of life and reminds us of the importance placed on sustainable resources. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we can almost hear the gentle flow of River Avon nearby as it meanders through picturesque landscapes. The simplicity yet profoundness captured within this photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst modern advancements, there is beauty in preserving traditions tied closely to nature's bounty. This Memory Lane Print transports us back to a time when hard work was intertwined with harmony between man and land – a testament to both human ingenuity and Mother Nature's generosity.
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