Hop pickers in Kent - Victorian period

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Hop pickers in Kent - Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Beer Hopping Hops Pickers

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Step back in time with this image of hop pickers at work in the verdant fields of Kent during the Victorian period. The scene transports us to an era when the labor-intensive process of growing and harvesting hops was a vital part of England's agricultural industry and the production of its beloved beer. The photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in the hopping season, when families would travel from urban areas to rural Kent to earn a living by picking hops. The workers, dressed in their traditional attire, are shown carefully selecting ripe cones from the bines, their baskets brimming with the green gold. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the rolling hills and picturesque landscape. A lantern, a common tool for navigating the fields after dark, lies discarded nearby, a reminder of the long hours and dedication required to meet the demands of the hop market. The image is a testament to the rich history of hop farming in Kent and the vital role it played in shaping England's cultural and agricultural landscape during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of the families who made their living in this way, their faces etched with the determination and resilience needed to thrive in this seasonal industry.

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