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Potato demonstration Mr A G Batchelors, Cottons farm. 6 July 1936
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Potato demonstration Mr A G Batchelors, Cottons farm. 6 July 1936
Potato demonstration Mr A G Batchelors, Cottons farm.
6 July 1936
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Media ID 10981546
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Countryside Crop English Rural Life Farmers Field Harvest Hop Picking Hops Pickers Rural Life
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This print captures a potato demonstration led by Mr A G Batchelors at Cottons farm on 6th July 1936. The image, taken by renowned photographer John Topham, offers us a glimpse into English rural life during the early twentieth century. In this snapshot of history, we see a group of men gathered in a field, surrounded by vast stretches of crops. Their weathered faces and sturdy attire speak volumes about their connection to the land they work on. With focused expressions and hands-on approach, they attentively observe Mr A G Batchelors as he imparts his knowledge about potatoes. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to the scene, transporting us back to the interwar period when agriculture played a vital role in sustaining communities across Europe. This photograph not only documents an agricultural event but also serves as a testament to the resilience and hard work exhibited by farmers during those times. While it may seem like just another day in the countryside, this image symbolizes much more - it represents generations of farmers who dedicated their lives to cultivating crops that would eventually feed nations. It reminds us of our deep-rooted connection with nature and how essential farming is for our survival. Through Topham's lens, we are transported back in time to witness this potato demonstration firsthand – an invaluable piece of history frozen forever in this remarkable photograph.
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