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Hop-picking, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Hop-picking, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Hop-picking, 1858. Seasonal workers. Beautiful as the hop-gardens appear when the hops are in their pride and prime, and ere a pole has been pulled or a bine cut, yet to us they seem more beautiful when the fruit of the farmer's toil, and of God's goodness, is being gathered in...In one part stand the tall hop-poles, like an army, the bines twining lovingly around, and the green leaves and yellow hops hanging gracefully from them...forming perfect festoons...whilst the air is filled with the delightful aroma of the hops...between the ranks of the poles are placed the "bins, " into which the hops are thrown as they are picked...Around them lie the picked and the unpicked poles...the hum of voices, the merry shouts of laughter, mingling with the melody of some old song tune, ever and anon borne on the passing breeze, sound strangely, yet pleasantly, in that hop forest where but yesterday the silence of nature reigned...The hop plant is indigenous to this and several other countries in Europe. Hops were first brought into England from Flanders in the year 1524, but it was not until 1693 that their cultivation was firmly established here. At the present time between 50, 000 and 55, 000 acres are cultivated for growing hops'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Hop-picking, 1858: A Scene of Abundance and Community This photograph, taken in 1858, portrays the annual hop-picking season in full swing. The image showcases a hop garden, teeming with seasonal workers who have gathered to harvest the precious hops. The hop gardens, with their tall poles adorned with twining bines and lush green leaves, appear like a verdant army, standing proud against the backdrop of the countryside. The air is filled with the delightful aroma of the hops, as the workers pick the ripe cones and throw them into the bins placed between the hop rows. The scene is a harmonious blend of nature's bounty and human labor, with the picked and unpicked poles lying around, forming a stark contrast. The hop plant, native to Europe, has been a part of the English landscape since its introduction from Flanders in 1524. By the mid-19th century, hop cultivation had become an essential agricultural activity, with between 50,000 and 55,000 acres dedicated to hop farming. Despite the hard work and long hours, the hop-picking season was also a time of community and camaraderie. The hum of voices, the merry shouts of laughter, and the melodic tunes of old songs created an atmosphere of joy and celebration in the hop gardens. The hop harvest was not just a commercial endeavor but also a cherished tradition, bringing people together in the spirit of unity and shared purpose.
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