Photographic Print : Mob Burns Hay Rick / 1830
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Mob Burns Hay Rick / 1830
A mob burns hay-ricks in Kent. Date: 1830
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1830 Agitation Burns Reform Rick Ricks
10"x8" Photo Print
Bring the historic charm of 19th-century England into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Mob Burns Hay Rick / 1830" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases a traditional hay-burning scene in Kent, captured in 1830. The vivid details and authenticity of this photograph transport you back in time, making it a unique and intriguing addition to any decor. Order now and relive history through the beauty of this timeless image.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1830, a large mob gathers in a field in Kent, England, as they prepare to set fire to a row of hay-ricks. The scene is one of unrest and agitation, as the crowd, fueled by economic hardship and political frustration, takes matters into their own hands. At the time, the agricultural sector in Britain was undergoing significant changes. The enclosure movement, which involved the consolidation of small farms into larger estates, had left many farmers and laborers without land or employment. Combined with high food prices and a difficult economic climate, this led to widespread poverty and desperation. The burning of hay-ricks was a form of protest that had been used for centuries in times of hardship. The hay-ricks were a valuable source of food for livestock during the winter months, and their destruction would result in significant losses for farmers. By targeting the hay-ricks, the mob was making a statement about their economic and political powerlessness. The event depicted in this photograph is believed to have taken place in the early 1830s, during a period of intense social and political unrest in Britain. The Reform Act of 1832, which expanded the franchise and reformed parliamentary representation, was just a few years away. The burning of the hay-ricks was a precursor to more widespread protests and agitation, as the people of Britain demanded greater political representation and economic justice. This powerful image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history, when the tensions of the time came to a head in a dramatic and destructive way. The flames of the burning hay-ricks serve as a reminder of the passion and determination that can drive people to action, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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