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Loading hops for the mechanical picker at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent. 10th
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Loading hops for the mechanical picker at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent. 10th
Loading hops for the mechanical picker at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent.
10th September 1962
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Media ID 10984458
© John Topham / TopFoto
1960s English Rural Life Nineteen Sixties Sixties
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in the English rural life of the 1960s. The scene unfolds at Brewers Hall Farm, nestled in the picturesque village of Mereworth, Kent. It is September 10th, 1962, and the air is filled with anticipation as workers load hops onto a mechanical picker. The image captures an essential aspect of agriculture during this era - the harvesting of hops. These prized flowers were crucial ingredients for brewing beer, making this process vital to England's thriving industry. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we witness men carefully stacking baskets brimming with hops onto the machinery. The composition exudes a sense of hard work and dedication that characterized rural life during this period. The men's weathered faces tell stories of generations past who have toiled on these very fields before them. Their expertise shines through as they skillfully handle each hop cone with care. This photograph not only documents a specific moment but also encapsulates an entire era - the swinging sixties. Its timeless quality transports us back to a simpler time when agricultural traditions were deeply rooted in society's fabric. Through General's lens, we are granted access to an intimate glimpse into history - one that celebrates both human ingenuity and our connection with nature. This print serves as a testament to the resilience and industrious spirit that defined English farming communities throughout generations gone by.
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