Loading Mangels
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Loading Mangels
Loading mangelwurzels from a clamp on a farm in Hertfordshire, England. The word manglewurzel is derived from the German mangel beet and wurzel root. Date: 1930s
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Beet Beetroot Clamp Farmer Hertfordshire Loading Root Vegetables Word Wurzel
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Hertfordshire, England during the 1930s. The scene depicts a group of farmers diligently loading mangelwurzels from a clamp on the farm. Mangelwurzels, also known as mangel beets or beet roots, are a type of root vegetable with a distinctive purple-red color and a sweet, earthy flavor. The word "mangelwurzel" is derived from the German words "mangel" meaning deficiency or scarcity, and "wurzel" meaning root. These vegetables were often grown as a fodder crop for livestock during periods of food scarcity, but they were also consumed by humans as a source of nutrition. The farmers in this photograph are seen carefully lifting the mangelwurzels from the clamp, a large, shallow pit used for storing the roots, and loading them onto a cart or wagon. The clamp, a common feature of British farms during the 19th and 20th centuries, allowed the vegetables to be kept dry and cool, preserving them for use throughout the winter months. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the daily routines and agricultural practices of a bygone era. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of local food production and the resilience of rural communities during times of hardship.
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