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Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire
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Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire
A Harvest Festival display at the United Methodist Church, Whitwood Mere, near Castleford, Yorkshire. Included in the photo is the organist, Bower M Stoker, and a lay preacher, Job Harling. Date: 20 September 1925
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Bower Castleford Festival Harling Harvest Mere Methodism Methodist Organ Organist Pipes Preacher Stoker 1925
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of community and gratitude at the Harvest Festival held at the United Methodist Church in Whitwood Mere, near Castleford, Yorkshire on 20 September 1925. The annual event was an important custom in the Methodist tradition, celebrating the harvest season and giving thanks for the bountiful crops. At the heart of the scene is the Harvest Table, laden with an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and other produce, symbolizing the community's collective efforts and the blessings of the land. The table is flanked by Reverend Job Harling, a lay preacher, and Bower M Stoker, the organist. Their solemn expressions reflect the reverence and seriousness of the occasion. The organ, with its intricate pipes, stands proudly in the background, adding a musical element to the celebration. The organist, Bower Stoker, would have provided the hymns and music that accompanied the service, creating a harmonious atmosphere for the congregation. The Harvest Festival was a cherished tradition in the 1920s, a time when the community came together to celebrate the simple pleasures of rural life. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of simplicity, gratitude, and unity.
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