Hop Farm Collection

Hop picking at Maplescombe Farm, Farningham, Kent. 1938

Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder in box in case of a gas attack. 1939

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

In the Rich Hop District, Training the Vines, White River Valley, Washington, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
In the Rich Hop District, Training the Vines, White River Valley, Washington, USA. Stereoscopic card details

Hop pickers, Kentish hop fields, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Hop picking, Eugene, Oregon, USA. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Hop picking, Eugene, Oregon, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

A Kentish hop garden, 1905. Artist: Goulden and Wind
A Kentish hop garden, 1905. Many Londoners had working holidays picking hops in Kent

Hop fields and orchards, Tasmania, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series

Hop Picking, (1912). Artist: William Hamilton
Hop Picking, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Hop Picking near Bairnsdale, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell

A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

The children of hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain. August 1940

Hop picking. 1935

The stringing of the hop poles. 1937

Hop picker sleeping under the hop bushes. 1938

A man stringing the hop poles from his ladder. 1937

Hop pickers in East Peckham. A child helping in the hop field. 1 September 1938

The children of the women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent, playing in the hop fields. 1939

Hop field in Shoreham, Kent. 1936

Mr Fassam in a hop field. 1936

Children help hop picking. 1935

A man on a rickety ladder stringing up the hop poles onto which the hop bines will climb. 1939

Hop pickers in East Peckham. A baby in a fruit box. 1 September 1938

Hop kiln interior. 1935

A man stringing the hop poles whilst another foots his ladder. 1937

Hop pickers in East Peckham. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers huts in Swanley, Kent. 1939

A farmer on his International tractor draws a harrow between the hop vines. 1935

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old helping in the hop field. 1 September 1938

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"Hop Farm: A Glimpse into the Vibrant World of Hop Picking" Step back in time to 1938, as we witness the bustling scenes at Maplescombe Farm in Farningham, Kent. The air is filled with excitement and anticipation as hop pickers gather to harvest this beloved crop. In East Peckham, young and old alike join forces in the hop fields on that sunny September day. Venturing further into Beltring, Kent, we encounter a unique sight - women hop pickers equipped with gas masks slung over their shoulders. It serves as a stark reminder of the uncertain times during which they diligently worked to ensure a bountiful harvest. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies White River Valley in Washington, USA. Here, under the watchful eye of skilled trainers from Underwood & Underwood, vines are meticulously trained for optimal growth. This picturesque scene showcases the dedication and expertise required to cultivate hops successfully. Closer to home in Kentish hop fields circa 1922 and Eugene, Oregon captured by Underwood & Underwood's lens; we witness laborious yet rewarding work undertaken by dedicated individuals who understand that quality hops make exceptional beer. Traveling down memory lane brings us back to 1905 when Goulden and Wind immortalized a quintessential Kentish hop garden through their artistry. This snapshot encapsulates not only nature's beauty but also highlights how deeply ingrained hops are within local culture. Journeying across continents takes us all the way to Tasmania in Australia during 1928 where vast hop fields coexist harmoniously alongside lush orchards – an idyllic setting for both work and leisure. Delving deeper into history reveals William Hamilton's artistic portrayal of "Hop Picking" from 1912 – capturing moments frozen in time forevermore; reminding us of our agricultural heritage intertwined with human perseverance. Finally, let us not forget Bairnsdale, Australia, in 1886, where hop picking was a way of life.