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Frozen-out-gardens 1850
Bitter cold winter months were very harsh for men from the country-side, usually digging vegetables. The winter season and frozen grounds made it hard to find work. Many laborious came into London looking for anything they could find to earn some money. Half a dozen men shooting out in chorus holding long poles with frozen greens on top, parading the streets asking people for any jobs like pea rodding and pruning. Date: 1850
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1850 1850s Conditions Farmers Frozen Gardening Grounds Labour Maintenance Money Poor Season Vegetable
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Frozen-out-Gardens 1850: A Victoriana Winter Scene of Desperate Farm Laborers Seeking Work in London This evocative photograph, taken in the bitter cold winter of 1850, captures a poignant moment in the lives of rural laborers as they trudge into the city of London in search of employment. The harsh winter conditions had left the countryside barren and unyielding, making it impossible for these men to earn a living through traditional gardening and agricultural work. In this powerful image, a half-dozen men are shown huddled together, their faces etched with the weariness and determination of those who have been forced to leave their homes in search of sustenance. Each man holds a long pole topped with frozen greens, a symbol of their former livelihoods and a desperate plea for work. The scene unfolds on the frozen grounds of a London street, where the men parade before the city's inhabitants, hoping to secure any employment they can find. Jobs such as pea rodding and pruning were in high demand during the winter months, and these men were willing to do whatever it took to earn some much-needed money. The Victorian era, with its rigid social hierarchy and harsh living conditions, is brought to life in this striking photograph. The men's threadbare clothing and the stark contrast between the barren countryside and the bustling city serve as a reminder of the hardships faced by those who were forced to leave their homes in search of work during the harshest of winters. This photograph, taken in 1850, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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