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Harvest workers, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
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Harvest workers, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Harvest workers in a field above the town of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
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1884 Agricultural Agriculture Conditions Cutting Harvest Harvesting Haverfordwest Labour Manual Pembrokeshire Scythe Tool Tools Townscape Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of agricultural labor in the late 1800s, as a group of Harvest workers toil in a lush field above the picturesque town of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The rolling hills and verdant landscape of the Welsh countryside are a stark contrast to the modest, Victorian-era housing and simple tools that define the working conditions of these laborers. The year is 1884, and the scene before us is a testament to the manual labor required to bring in the harvest during this era. The workers, dressed in heavy clothing and sturdy boots, wield their scythes with a determined focus, their faces etched with the physical strain of their labor. The town of Haverfordwest, nestled in the valley below, is a quaint collection of buildings and houses, their red roofs and whitewashed walls a comforting sight to the weary workers. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when agriculture was the backbone of the economy and the labor force was made up of hardworking individuals who toiled long hours under the sun to bring in the harvest. This image is a poignant reminder of the rich agricultural history of Pembrokeshire and the vital role that laborers played in shaping the rural landscape of South Wales during the 1880s.
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