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Trades in Norfolk, Regency England. Barley, turnips and game
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Trades in Norfolk, Regency England. Barley, turnips and game
Trades in Norfolk, Regency England. Barley, turnips and game. Farm laborers on a straw bail after a barley harvest 34, sheep eating turnips 35, and hunter poaching for game rabbits 36. Woodcut engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce, John Harris, London, 1823. Isaac Taylor was an English writer, artist, engraver and inventor 1787-1865
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Trades in Norfolk, Regency England: A Scene of Agricultural Life and Industry This intricately detailed woodcut engraving, titled "Trades in Norfolk," is an exquisite depiction of rural life in Norfolk, England during the Regency period (1811-1820). The image, taken from Rev. Isaac Taylor's "Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce," published in London in 1823, offers a glimpse into the daily activities of farmers, laborers, and hunters in this prosperous agricultural region. The scene begins with a group of farm laborers, dressed in traditional Regency attire, taking a break after a long day of harvesting barley. They sit on a large straw bail, their faces expressing a mix of exhaustion and contentment. In the foreground, a pile of freshly harvested barley is stacked high, ready to be transported to the mill for processing. Next, we see a flock of sheep grazing contentedly on a field of turnips. The humble vegetable, a staple in the Norfolk diet, is shown in abundance, with a turnip field stretching out in the background. A lone hunter, clad in a long coat and tall hat, is seen poaching for rabbits in the woods. With his rifle at the ready, he blends seamlessly into the foliage, a testament to his skill and stealth. The engraving also showcases various trades and industries that were common in Norfolk during this period. A willow basket maker is depicted weaving a basket, while a quill and feather maker crafts writing instruments. A coach and stage are shown on the road, with a postillion urging on his horse, while a whip maker works on a new batch of whips. This woodcut engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse and thriving agricultural and industrial landscape of Norfolk during the Regency period. It is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and resourcefulness of the people who lived and worked in this region during a time of great change and prosperity.
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