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PIG MARKET / 1958
Farmers study the pigs for sale at a market in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Media ID 4345163
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1958 Auctioneer Auctions Bury Caps Edmunds Farmers Flat Live Stock Markets Pigs Sale Study Suffolk
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, titled "PIG MARKET / 1958," showcases a lively scene from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where farmers intently study the pigs for sale. The rich, vivid colors and high-quality detail of this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online truly pop on the textured canvas surface. Transform your living space into a gallery, and relive the simplicity and authenticity of a bygone era with every glance."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a pig market in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1958. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of livestock farming as farmers intently study the pigs on offer, preparing for the auction. The auctioneer, dressed in a flat cap and coat, stands at the front of the crowd, ready to begin the bidding. The farmers, dressed in caps and workwear, lean in for a closer look at the pigs, their expressions a mix of concentration and determination. The market, a historical institution in the farming community, is a place where farmers come to buy and sell their livestock, ensuring a steady supply of pigs for the British food industry. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the rich history of farming and agriculture in Britain during the mid-twentieth century." "The photograph's composition draws the viewer in, with the farmers' focused expressions and the auctioneer's authoritative posture creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The use of natural light and the grainy texture of the photograph add to the authenticity of the scene, making it a valuable historical document. This image is a reminder of the importance of agriculture in British history and the role that markets like this one played in shaping the industry." "This photograph is a study in the human connection to the land and the animals that provide sustenance. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of farmers, who have long played a vital role in feeding the nation. The pig market in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, may no longer be in operation, but this photograph preserves the memory of a time when the sale of livestock was a communal event, bringing farmers together to buy and sell their stock.
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