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Hop pickers in Kent 1911
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Hop pickers in Kent 1911
Kent hop pickers. Date: 1911
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Beer Caps Cultivation Flap Kentish Pickers Picking
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1910s, as a group of hop pickers take a break from their labor-intensive work in the rolling hills of Kent, England. The scene exudes the rustic charm of rural Britain during this era. Hop picking was a seasonal occupation that attracted large numbers of workers, mainly from London and the Midlands, to the hop gardens of Kent each year. The hop harvest typically ran from late July to early October, and the long hours and physically demanding nature of the work made it a communal endeavor, with families and friends often traveling together to the hop gardens. In this image, a diverse group of hop pickers, including children and boys, are seen taking a break from their work. They sit on the ground, surrounded by the verdant foliage of the hop vines, which stretch out towards the horizon. The pickers wear traditional flap caps, a common accessory for hop pickers during this period, which helped protect them from the sun and rain. The hop pickers are shown in the midst of the hop cultivation process, which involved carefully picking the ripe hops and securing them to strings. The hops were then dried and used to flavor beer, making this work essential to the brewing industry. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of those who played a crucial role in the production of a beloved British beverage. The idyllic setting and the sense of community among the hop pickers make this a poignant and enduring image of rural life in early 20th century Britain.
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