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Ashford Valley Hunt Meet

The Ashford Valley Foxhounds meet outside the Hare & Hounds Pub, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

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Ashford Fence Fox Hounds Hare Hounds Hunt Meet Picket


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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in English rural life, as members of the Ashford Valley Hunt gather outside the Hare & Hounds Pub in Kent, England, for their meet in the 1950s. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Ashford Valley, with its rolling hills and lush greenery. Huntsmen and hounds, dressed in traditional red coats and black and tan houndstooth checks, stand casually by the fence, their faces reflecting a sense of anticipation and camaraderie. At the center of the image, a picket of hounds, ears pricked and noses to the ground, are tethered to the fence, their keen senses alert to the scent of the elusive fox. The pub, with its inviting sign and warm glow, serves as a welcoming refuge for the hunters and their hounds, providing a momentary respite from the pursuit. The Ashford Valley Hunt, one of the oldest and most prestigious in England, has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. Fox hunting, a traditional English sport that has been a source of controversy and debate, was a way of life for many rural communities in England during this period. This photograph offers a glimpse into a time when the hunt was an integral part of the social fabric, bringing people together in the shared pursuit of the fox and the enjoyment of the countryside. The Ashford Valley Hunt Meet outside the Hare & Hounds Pub in Kent, England, is a poignant reminder of a simpler time, when the rhythms of nature and the bonds of community shaped the daily lives of those who lived and worked in the English countryside.

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