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Poster Print : Woad production, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire NMR02_01_00009
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Woad production, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire NMR02_01_00009
Algarkirk, Lincolnshire. A group of man and women cropping woad and collecting it in large wicker baskets. The earliest woad production in Britain dates from the Iron Age. By the 19th century, cheap production and imports of blue dye from indigo plants in Asia led to the woad industrys decline in Britain. The last commercial woad production in Britain was recorded in 1932 in Lincolnshire. Lantern Slide Collection, undated
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Media ID 12374068
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Agriculture Archive Costume Field People Work Harvesting Woad
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Woad Production, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire (NMR02_01_00009)" from the Historic England Archive. Travel back in time to the Iron Age with this evocative scene of a community coming together to crop and collect woad in the picturesque village of Algarkirk, Lincolnshire. This high-quality poster print not only adds a touch of history to any room but also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Britain. Immerse yourself in the story of woad production and bring the past to life with this stunning and intriguing image.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, NMR02_01_00009 from the Historic England Archive, offers a glimpse into the past of Algarkirk, Lincolnshire, where woad production was once a significant agricultural endeavor. In this image, a group of men and women are seen working in a woad field, meticulously cropping the plant and collecting it in large wicker baskets. Woad, a source of natural blue dye, holds historical significance in Britain, with the earliest evidence of its production dating back to the Iron Age. The vibrant colors of their traditional costumes contrast beautifully with the lush green foliage, adding to the authenticity of the scene. Woad cultivation was once a thriving industry in Britain, but by the 19th century, the advent of cheaper production and imports of blue dye from indigo plants in Asia led to its decline. The last recorded instance of woad production in Britain was in 1932, right here in Lincolnshire. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the labor-intensive process of woad cultivation was a vital part of rural life. The image invites us to reflect on the rich history of agriculture and the people who shaped it, as well as the cultural and economic significance of natural dyes in our past.
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