Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Oxfordshire > Binfield Heath
Rural business, Post Office and employees. Binfield Heath
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Rural business, Post Office and employees. Binfield Heath
Rural business, Post Office and employees. Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire. Date: circa 1920s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 19292588
© Alan Greeley / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alan Baker Bakery Business Carts Employees Greeley Grocer Heath Office Oxfordshire Binfield
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Farm
> Horses
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Horse
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Oxfordshire
> Binfield Heath
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the idyllic English countryside of Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire, in the 1920s. This charming photograph captures the heart of rural life, as locals go about their daily business at the village hub. At the center of the scene, the Post Office stands proudly, a symbol of connection and community. The postmaster, Alan Greeley, is seen sorting mail with the help of his assistant, while customers wait patiently with their letters and parcels. The red post box outside is a familiar sight, a testament to the importance of communication in even the most remote of locations. To the left, the local baker, with his white apron and flour-dusted hands, prepares fresh loaves for the day. The aroma of bread wafts through the air, drawing in customers from the surrounding farms and cottages. The baker's horse-drawn cart is parked outside, ready to make deliveries throughout the village. Across the way, the local grocer and public house owner tends to his produce and customers. Horse-drawn carts and oxen-drawn wagons are parked outside, loaded with goods from the market or the farm. The village pub, a gathering place for locals, is a welcome sight after a long day's work. This photograph is a snapshot of rural life in the 1920s, a time when community and self-sufficiency were the norm. The simple pleasures of country living are on full display, from the warm smiles of the locals to the picturesque countryside backdrop. A truly enchanting glimpse into the past.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
