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Hard Road. 25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back
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Hard Road. 25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back
25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back. One of a band of nomads whose homes are in the hedgerows and who live off the land seeking work as they find it. Pea picking in Essex only 33 miles from London is one of their annual sources of income. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6599 - We Find The Legion Of Lost Men - pub. 1953 (Photo by John Chillingworth/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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John Chillingworth
Media ID 11818010
1950 1959 British Culture England Black Portrait Male Back Poverty Rear Rear View Sack Single Social Issues Walking Lifestyles Trudges
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Hard Road - A Glimpse into the Lives of Nomadic Men
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. In this poignant black and white portrait captured by John Chillingworth, we are transported back to a significant moment in history - 25th July 1953. The image portrays an elderly man trudging up a road with a sack on his back, embodying the resilience and determination of a band of nomads whose homes lie within the hedgerows. These individuals live off the land, seeking work wherever they can find it. The photograph sheds light on one particular source of income for these nomads - pea picking in Essex, just 33 miles from bustling London. It serves as an annual opportunity for them to earn their livelihoods. As we observe this lone figure making his way along the hard road, we cannot help but feel empathy towards him and his fellow gypsies who face numerous challenges in their daily lives. Chillingworth's composition captures not only the physical struggle etched onto the old man's face but also hints at deeper social issues such as poverty and rural struggles that were prevalent during that era. This archival print transports us to post-war Britain, providing insight into British culture and lifestyles at that time. As we reflect upon this powerful image, let us remember those forgotten souls who lived on society's fringes; men like him who walked countless miles carrying their burdens while searching for sustenance amidst adversity.
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