Premium Framed Print : Wood Stack for Charcoal Burning
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Wood Stack for Charcoal Burning
A wood stack assembled prior to burning to create charcoal. The carefully layered stack was covered in sods and burned very slowly. Traditional areas where this practise was undertaken in England were the Forest of Dean and the New Forest. Date: circa 1910s
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Charcoal Circle Clearing Forest Pile Stack Staves Bruning
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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the timeless process of creating a wood stack for charcoal burning, a traditional industry that was once common in forests such as the Forest of Dean and the New Forest in England during the 1910s. The meticulously arranged stack of staves, or wooden poles, is a testament to the skill and patience required to produce charcoal through this age-old method. The production of charcoal involved carefully layering and compacting the wood in a circular pile, leaving spaces for air to circulate. Once the stack was complete, it was covered with sods to help regulate the temperature and maintain a slow, steady burn. The process took several days, during which the stack was tended to ensure an even burn and prevent it from smoldering or going out. The charcoal making industry was an essential part of rural life in England, providing fuel for heating homes, cooking, and even forging metals. The wood used for charcoal production was typically sourced from the surrounding forests, making it a sustainable practice for the time. Despite the advent of modern methods, the image of a wood stack for charcoal burning continues to evoke a sense of history, tradition, and the connection between people and the natural world. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the rhythm of the seasons and the cycles of nature shaped daily life.
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