Rakes Collection (page 3)

"From Draycott to Cotswold: The Timeless Craftsmanship of Rakes" In the picturesque village of Draycott, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds

Raking Fir cones
Women raking up and gathering fir cones into wicker backpacks Date: circa 1910s

Rakes Collection: Harvesting (Lhermitte)

Harvesting (Lhermitte)
Men and women at work in the harvest field, taking advantage of fine weather to gather the crop into stooks with wide wooden rakes. Date: 1889

EDITOR SEEKING DIRT
A penny press editor rakes for sensational claptrap in the muddy stream of twaddle and mock morality oblivious of the angel who bids him search for Truth Date: 1867

Gardener raking up fallen leaves with garden leaf rake, England, october

Food traceability, conceptual image

Brewery, 19th century artwork. This is the barley storage room at the brewery of Sevres, France. Workers are filling wheeled containers with barley grains (right)

Rakes Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) adult, with tooth rakes from conspecific interaction

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) adult, with tooth rakes from conspecific interaction, leaping, Moray Firth, Scotland, july

Raking a Flower Bed
A small girl rakes her flower bed

Battle of Lake Erie
BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE The American ship Niagara rakes the British vessels Detroit and Queen Charlotte, leading to a decisive American victory

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"From Draycott to Cotswold: The Timeless Craftsmanship of Rakes" In the picturesque village of Draycott, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, a centuries-old tradition thrives. At Oldborough Farm, skilled craftsmen meticulously create besom brooms and wooden rakes, preserving a heritage that dates back generations. As their nimble hands weave together natural bristles and sturdy handles, these artisans bring life to essential tools for farmers during harvest season. Their dedication to quality is evident in every stroke as they shape each rake with precision and care. A breathtaking aerial view reveals another side of rakes' significance. In the White Peak region of Derbyshire's Peak District lies an ancient mining site adorned with lead rakes and towering spoil heaps. These remnants tell tales of laborious efforts by miners who once extracted precious minerals from deep within the earth. The influence extends beyond physical objects; it permeates art forms as well. "Rake's Progress 3, " a captivating piece by Ursula Moreton performed at Vic-Wells Ballet, explores themes of temptation and downfall through graceful movements that mirror life's complexities. Even bustling markets bear witness to the importance of rakes. Leadenhall Market in London stands as a testament to its role as a chief hub for poultry and game trade since the late 1890s. Amidst its vibrant stalls, one can imagine diligent vendors using rakes to arrange their wares with meticulous attention. Not limited to practicality alone, they have found themselves entangled in humor too. A witty cartoon depicts an editor eagerly seeking dirt - perhaps metaphorically illustrating society's fascination with scandalous revelations hidden beneath seemingly ordinary surfaces. History intertwines with conflict when we delve into World War I archives. In 1915, amidst Russian gambles on battlefields far away from home soil, soldiers armed themselves not only with weapons but also with rakes.