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Fine Art Print : Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving
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Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving
Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving at Canterbury cathedral for the opening service of the Canterbury Festival Harvest Festival of the World.
21 June 1948
Photo by John Topham
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Media ID 10980548
© John Topham / TopFoto
Banners Festival Folklore Gaiters Parade Tradition Uniform Smocks Superstition
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843 by John Topham / TopFoto from TopFoto. This captivating image transports you back in time as farm workers, proudly carrying their flails, make their way to Canterbury Cathedral for the opening service of the Harvest Festival. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 50.5cm x 40.6cm (19.9" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving at Canterbury Cathedral for the opening service of the Canterbury Festival Harvest Festival of the World. In this photo captured by John Topham on June 21,1948, we are transported back in time to witness a grand parade that celebrates age-old traditions and folklore. The image showcases a group of farm workers dressed in their traditional smocks and uniform gaiters as they make their way towards Canterbury Cathedral. Banners fluttering proudly above them carry symbols representing various aspects of rural life, while the air is filled with an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation. The central figure holds a flail—a symbol deeply rooted in agricultural history—signifying both hard work and prosperity. This photograph beautifully encapsulates the spirit of community coming together to honor nature's bounty during harvest season. It serves as a reminder that despite modern advancements, there is immense value in preserving our cultural heritage and embracing superstitions passed down through generations. Through Topham's lens, we are granted access to a moment frozen in time—an era when such parades were not just celebrations but also acts of reverence towards Mother Earth. This print from TopFoto transports us back to an enchanting world where tradition reigns supreme.
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