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Fine Art 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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Woad Production in Algarkirk, Lincolnshire, from the Historic England Archive. This captivating image transports you back to Iron Age Britain, where a community gathers woad in large wicker baskets. The rich, earthy tones of this evocative scene are brought to life through the Media Storehouse's commitment to preserving historical moments in stunning detail. Add this unique and intriguing print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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