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Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954

Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954


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Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954

Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos. In the background are the Gothic towers of Wollaton hall which was built between 1580 and 1588 by coal mine owner Sir Francis Willoughby and is believed to be designed by the Elizabethan architect Robert Sythson, who was the architect of Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. Also in the picture, on the right hand side, can be seen an early 1950s Volkswagen barn door pick up truck

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1950s Agricultural Construction Elizabethan Fifties Francis Michael Michael Walters Nottingham Nottinghamshire Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Pick Up Truck Stand Truck Tudor Volkswagen Walters Willoughby Country House Motor Car Robert Smythson Wollaton Hall


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In this photograph taken in July 1954, we are transported back to the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire. The image captures a moment of respite for workers as they take a break from constructing a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos. In the background, the magnificent Gothic towers of Wollaton Hall rise majestically, showcasing its Elizabethan architecture believed to be designed by Robert Smythson. Adding an element of charm to the scene is an early 1950s Volkswagen barn door pick-up truck parked on the right-hand side. This vintage automobile serves as a testament to both transportation history and agricultural progress during that era. The photo encapsulates not only the industriousness of these men but also provides glimpses into British countryside life in the mid-20th century. The juxtaposition between modern construction techniques and traditional Tudor-style buildings creates a visually striking composition. Authored by Michael Walters, this monochrome print evokes nostalgia for simpler times while celebrating Britain's rich architectural heritage and agricultural advancements. It serves as a window into our past, reminding us of how far we have come while honoring those who labored diligently to shape our world today.

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