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Fine Art Print : Hop-picking season in Kent 1901
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Hop-picking season in Kent 1901
Summer months were very popular for going to Kent for the annual hop-picking season. People would come from miles around to spend the summer months sleeping in primitive camps for two or three weeks for agreeable and profitable employment. Illustration showing men, women and majority children travelling after midnight, over a period of ten to twelve nights so as not to interfere with ordinary traffic.
1901
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Media ID 23092272
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Accommodation Annual Cultivation Exodus Growing Harvest Harvesters Hoppers Hops Journey Passengers Pickers Picking Season Trains Travelling 1901
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Hop-picking season in Kent 1901, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image brings to life the rich history of the annual hop-picking tradition in Kent, where families and workers from all around the country would travel to spend their summer months. Experience the rustic charm of the campsites, the vibrant energy of the hop fields, and the sense of community that defined this unique seasonal event. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Hop-Picking Exodus to Kent, 1901: A Snapshot of a Bygone Era The summer months of the early 1900s saw an annual mass migration to the picturesque county of Kent, as people from all walks of life answered the call of the hop harvest. This illustration from the Illustrated London News captures the scene of travellers making their way to the hop fields under the cover of darkness. The hop-picking season was a cherished tradition that brought people together from miles around, offering agreeable and profitable employment for two to three weeks. The journey to Kent was an event in itself, with passengers, many of them children, embarking on a ten to twelve-night excursion by train to avoid disrupting regular traffic. The hop industry was a significant part of Britain's agricultural landscape, with the cultivation and harvesting of hops essential for brewing beer. The seasonal workers, known as 'hoppers,' played a crucial role in the hop-growing process, and their arrival marked the beginning of the harvest. The primitive camps that sprung up around the hop fields provided temporary accommodation for the hoppers. The conditions were basic, but the community spirit and camaraderie that developed during the hop-picking season made up for any hardships endured. This illustration offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the annual hop-picking exodus to Kent brought people together for a shared experience that transcended social and economic boundaries. The image of travellers making their way to the hop fields under the cover of darkness remains a poignant reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape our agricultural heritage.
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