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The Ducking Stool, Fordwich, Kent
The Ducking Stool, Fordwich, Kent Date: 1909
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Media ID 32244814
© A The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Ducking Hanging Rope Ropes Stool Tradition Fordwich
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, dated 1909, captures a unique and intriguing moment in the history of the picturesque town of Fordwich, Kent. The image depicts a group of men gathered around an ancient Ducking Stool, a relic of a time when unruly or disobedient individuals were subjected to a public humiliation and punishment. The Ducking Stool, a wooden chair mounted on a long pole, is suspended over the water by ropes attached to a nearby bridge. The chair, with its menacing appearance, seems to loom ominously over the calm and serene water. The ropes, once used to plunge the chair and its unfortunate occupant into the water below, are now merely decorative, serving as a reminder of the town's quirky past. The men in the photograph appear to be in high spirits, some laughing and joking as they pose for the camera. It is unclear whether they are reenacting the old tradition or simply admiring the historical artifact. Regardless, their presence adds to the sense of community and tradition that is so deeply ingrained in the town of Fordwich. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when customs and traditions were an integral part of daily life. The Edwardian era, with its sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, is beautifully captured in this image. The Ducking Stool, once a symbol of punishment and shame, now stands as a testament to the rich history and unique character of Fordwich, Kent.
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