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Fruit-picking for Covent Garden market 1909
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Fruit-picking for Covent Garden market 1909
Autumn season, where in kent workers are busy collecting plentiful baskets of fruit for Covent Garden market, London. Date: 1909
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Autumn Baskets Collecting Covent Markets Pickers Picking Season Straw
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A Bountiful Harvest - Fruit Picking in Kent for Covent Garden Market, 1909 This evocative photograph captures the essence of the autumn season in early 20th century Britain, as Kentish workers diligently gather an abundance of ripe fruit for Covent Garden Market in London. The scene is one of industry and cooperation, as men and children work together to fill their woven straw baskets to the brim with juicy apples, pears, and plums. The lush orchards of Kent, located in the southeastern part of England, were renowned for their fertile soil and ideal climate, making them the perfect location for fruit cultivation. The bountiful harvest seen here would have been transported to Covent Garden Market, the heart of London's fruit and vegetable trade, to be sold to local residents and visitors alike. The workers in this photograph, dressed in simple clothing and wearing protective hats, are focused on their task, their faces reflecting a sense of determination and pride in their labor. Children, too, are an integral part of the fruit-picking process, adding to the collective effort. The scene is one of community and collaboration, as everyone works together to ensure a successful harvest and a plentiful market. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of those who worked the land and supplied the city with fresh produce. The image is a testament to the importance of agriculture and the role it played in the lives of people during this period, as well as the enduring connection between rural communities and the urban centers they supplied.
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