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Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. A farmer uses a workhorse to drag a pigsty
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Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent. A farmer uses a workhorse to drag a pigsty
Pigs at Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent.
A farmer uses a workhorse to drag a pigsty to a new position Another follows with a sow on a chain, leading her and her piglets along.
1937
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Media ID 10973969
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
English Rural Life Farmer Farming Field Pig Farm Rural Life Pig Farming Piglet Pigsty
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This print captures a scene of English rural life in the 1930s. At Homewoods Farm in Seal, Kent, a hardworking farmer is seen utilizing a traditional method to relocate a pigsty. With the help of a sturdy workhorse, he drags the wooden structure across the field to its new position. The strength and determination displayed by both man and beast are evident in this snapshot frozen in time. Intriguingly, another farmer can be spotted following closely behind with a sow on a chain. Leading her and her adorable piglets along, they form an endearing procession against the backdrop of rustic farmland. This image offers us glimpses into an era when farming practices were simpler yet required immense physical effort. Photographed by John Topham, this monochrome masterpiece transports us back to the interwar period between two world wars. It serves as not only documentation of European rural life but also as an homage to those who dedicated their lives to working the land. As we admire this photograph from TopFoto's collection, we are reminded of how agriculture has evolved over time while cherishing timeless traditions that have shaped our history.
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