Food Production Collection

A combine harvester in Weybourne in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Land Girls at Cowdray - September 1939
Four early Land Army girls, three in dungarees, one in shorts, walking along a lane. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18683

Cultivating downland under the
Two farmers on tractors with machinery attached, preparing the land for crops. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18222

Organic Runner Beans on an allotment in Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Aerial View Modern Granary, Grain-drying Complex, Commercial Grain Or Seed Silos In Sunny Spring Rural Landscape. Corn Dryer Silos, Inland Grain Aerial View Modern Granary, Grain-drying Complex

Landscape with snowy mountains and green field with grazing sheep and agro-processing plant, South Island, New Zealand

Aerial View Modern chicken farm, barns, Sheds. Bird's-eye View In Sunny Rural Landscape 4K Aerial View Modern chicken farm, barns, Sheds. Bird's-eye View In Sunny Rural Landscape 4K

Scottish herring girls in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, circa 1936

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A piggery, West Sussex, 2018

Ice cream factory JLP01_08_060122
WALLs ICE CREAM FACTORY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Workers at machinery on the first floor of the Production Block of the Walls Ice Cream Factory

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WALLs ICE CREAM FACTORY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. A man operating a forklift to move a crate of metal containers in the cold store of the Walls Ice Cream Factory

Produce of the Sun: Peaches, 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR316639 Produce of the Sun: Peaches, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gorguet, A.F. (1862-1927) & Bonnencontre, E.de (1862-p.1900); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Postcards depicting sugar cane plantations in Cuba, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT265523 Postcards depicting sugar cane plantations in Cuba, c.1910 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Rice Planting, c. 1890s-1900s (colour woodblock print)
UCL284446 Rice Planting, c.1890s-1900s (colour woodblock print) by Gekko, Ogata (1859-1920); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; Japanese

Relief depicting a porter with a basket of fledglings, from the Tomb of Princess Idut
XIR19827 Relief depicting a porter with a basket of fledglings, from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c.2330 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); Saqqara

Poster for the Womens Land Army, c. 1914-18 (colour litho)
443384 Poster for the Womens Land Army, c.1914-18 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

Butchers slaughtering an ox, relief from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c
XIR115161 Butchers slaughtering an ox, relief from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c.2330 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); Saqqara, Egypt; Egyptian

An army Lewis machine gun unit well equipped to deal with enemy raiders. In the background the old farmhand gets on with the job of getting in the harvest as the Battle of Britain rages in the skies

Father and daughter out for a Sunday bike ride watches the farmers of Stansted gather in the harvest. 10th August 1964

A model Farm School for Womens Land Army at Chalfont St. Giles. The forewoman (pointing left of the picture), teaching new W.L.A. girls how to clean a pig sty. April 1943 P003945

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Ears of ripening barley

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Lettuce seedlings germinating in compost

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Wheelers Imperial Cabbage growing in a no-dig style vegetable garden in spring

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A field of ripe wheat

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Sunset over a barley field in the Wrington Vale in North Somerset

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Ears of wheat growing in a field

A summer riverside agricultural landscape in southern England.; River Teign, Teignmouth, Devon, Great Britain

Tea plants cover the mountainside in the Ilam district of Nepal
Tea plants (Camellia sinensis) cover the lush mountainside in the highlands of the Ilam District; Province No. 1, Eastern Nepal, Nepal

Flowering canola field with dramatic white clouds and blue sky, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Flowering canola field with a mixture of dramatic white clouds and blue sky; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Rice terraces, Sapa, Vietnam
Ancient, Rice terraces, of Sa pa, Vietnam

Land Reclamation at Tillington - March 1945
Two Waring of Portsmouth Bulldozers clearing a neglected field George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24525

Farmers use tines pulled by oxen to prepare rice paddies for planting

A Malagasy woman gathering rice from paddies near Ambalavao, Madagascar

Rice paddies and a Betsileo hamlet near Ambalavao, Madagascar

Paddy fields close to a small village near Fianarantsoa. Rice is the staple food of the Malagasy people. The Betsileo tribe of the Southern Highlands build colourful double-storied houses out of

Dong women thresh rice near Chengyang Village

Harvesting the potato crop at Bridgelands Farm, Iping, near Midhurst
Harvesting with a tractor and hand pickers, 12 October 1948 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N30710

Recruiting Poster for the Womens Land Army

Oak tree, olive trees, wheat field, Granada Provence, Andalucia, Spain

Vineyards around Oger, Marne, Champagne, France

Reverend J Walton blesses the war allotments at Croydon 13 May 1917

Holstein cows grazing on hilly field on organic farm in the weald of Kent UK credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

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Australia, Adelaide, Central Market, red, yellow and green apples on display, close up

Water mill design, diagram C014 / 2022
Water mill design. Diagram illustrating the design principles and mode of operation of a water mill. Water from a river or stream is diverted to flow (white arrows) over a paddle wheel (upper left)

Food queries, conceptual artwork
Food queries. Conceptual artwork of food on a plate in the form of a question mark, representing queries, questions and concerns about food

Lactic acid, molecular model. Lactic acid is a carboxylic acid that is produced constantly in the body as part of normal metabolism

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"From Fungus to Fields: A Journey through Food Production" Step into the world of food production, where every ingredient has a story to tell. Discover the fascinating Penicillium roqueforti fungus that gives blue cheese its distinctive flavor, as it patiently matures in dark caves. In the heart of Norfolk's countryside, witness the power and efficiency of a combine harvester as it effortlessly reaps golden fields of grain. Reminisce about Land Girls at Cowdray in 1939, whose tireless efforts ensured our plates were never empty during times of war. Venturing further, explore the art of cultivating downland under vast open skies. Marvel at organic runner beans thriving on an allotment in picturesque Cumbria, showcasing nature's bounty nurtured by dedicated hands. Peek into a piggery bustling with life - piglets squealing with joy and sows contentedly resting after their hard work providing nourishment for us all. Nearby stands an ice cream factory where creamy delights are crafted with love and precision. Enter a cold store buzzing with activity as fresh produce is carefully preserved for future enjoyment. Reflect on Scottish herring girls from decades past who skillfully processed fish caught from Great Yarmouth's abundant waters. Travel across oceans to witness the preparation of Mandioca flour in the Antilles - a centuries-old tradition passed down through generations. Admire "Produce of the Sun, " an exquisite oil painting capturing juicy peaches ripened under warm rays. Finally, immerse yourself in postcards depicting sugar cane plantations in Cuba; vibrant colors bring to life this integral part of history and sustenance for many communities. Food production weaves together stories spanning time and place - connecting farmers' dedication, nature's generosity, and our shared desire for nourishment. Let these glimpses into its diverse tapestry inspire gratitude for each bite we enjoy on our plates today.