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Welsh Potato Sacks
Owing to the mild, wet winters in Rhossili, in the Gower Penninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, this district is noted for its new potatoes. Here the men weigh and sack the potatoes. Date: 1950s
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Glamorgan Gower Mild Noted Owing Patio Potato Potatoes Sack Sacks Weigh Penninsula Rhossili
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the picturesque village of Rhossili on the Gower Penninsula in Glamorgan, Wales, during the 1950s, we witness the traditional process of harvesting and packing new potatoes. The mild and wet winters in this district have made it renowned for its exceptional potato crops, and the men in this image are deeply engaged in the laborious task of weighing and sacking the freshly dug tubers. The scene exudes a sense of authenticity and nostalgia, transporting us back in time to an era when agriculture was a way of life for many communities. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, are focused on their task, their faces etched with the determination and physical effort required to bring in the harvest. The sacks, piled high and waiting to be filled, are a testament to the bountiful yield of the land. The potato sacks, a common sight in rural communities across Britain during the mid-twentieth century, are a symbol of the hard work and dedication that went into farming in those days. The sacks, often made of jute or hemp, were used to transport the potatoes from the field to the market or storage facilities. The weight of the sacks, which could hold up to 100kg, required a strong back and a good deal of effort to lift and carry. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when the rhythms of nature and the seasons shaped the daily lives of people in rural communities. It is a reminder of the importance of the land and the connection between the people who worked it and the food they produced.
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