Isle of Barra Crofter Victorian period

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Isle of Barra Crofter Victorian period

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Barra Croft Crofter Crofters Crofting Hebrides Isle Isles

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Step back in time to the Victorian era on the Isle of Barra, a picturesque island located in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to an earlier age, where the simple pleasures of rural life were cherished. The crofter, a traditional Scottish farmer, stands proudly in front of his thatched-roof croft house, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Western Isles. The lantern slide, a popular form of visual entertainment during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, captures the essence of the crofter's humble yet resilient existence. The crofter's attire reflects the practicality and hardiness required for life on the island. His tweed jacket, woolen shirt, and sturdy boots were essential items for working the land and braving the unpredictable Scottish weather. In his hand, he holds a walking stick, a testament to the long hours spent tending to his crops and livestock. The crofter's croft, with its stone walls and thatched roof, is a symbol of the close connection between the people of Barra and the land they inhabit. The simple yet functional design of the house reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the community, who made the most of the natural materials available to them. The lantern slide, with its warm glow, casts a romantic light over the scene, highlighting the beauty and charm of the Isle of Barra and its crofters during the Victorian period. This photograph is a precious reminder of a time when life was simpler, and the connection between people and the land was stronger than ever.

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