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Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire
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Farm worker in pub. Herefordshire
Farm worker Tommy Watkins poses by the fireplace mantlepiece of the Carpenters Arms pub, Walterstone, Herefordshire. The wall above the fireplace is covered in agricultural show prizes. Tommy wears a cloth cap and holds his pipe in his hand Date: circa 1975
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Agricultural Carpenters Cloth Farmer Hereford Herefordshire Mature Pipe Pose Posing Smoker Tobacco Tommy Watkins Worker
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In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1975, farm worker Tommy Watkins takes a moment of respite from his labor-intensive days in the rolling hills of Herefordshire. The image captures him standing by the cozy fireplace mantlepiece of the Carpenters Arms pub in Walterstone, a quintessential English countryside inn. The wall above the fireplace is adorned with a proud collection of agricultural show prizes, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the local farming community. Tommy, a mature and weathered man, wears a worn cloth cap and holds a pipe in his hand, the smoke gently curling up towards the ceiling. His expression is relaxed and content, as if he's savouring the warmth of the fire and the camaraderie of the pub. The scene is one of simple pleasures and the satisfaction of a hard day's work in the farmlands of Hereford. The photograph transports us back in time, to an era when the agricultural industry was a cornerstone of rural communities, and the local pub served as a gathering place for farmers and workers alike. The image is a poignant reminder of the close-knit ties between the land, the people, and the traditions that define the English countryside. Tommy Watkins, with his pipe in hand and cloth cap on head, embodies the spirit of the rural worker, a man who has earned his rest and is cherishing the simple pleasures of life. The Carpenters Arms pub, with its agricultural show prizes and welcoming fireplace, stands as a symbol of the community that supports and celebrates the hard work of the farming industry.
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