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Farmer with lambs
Staffordshire farmer Gordon Blakemore, now deceased, with two spring lambs in the back of his Landrover. First published The Times Date: 1992
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1990s 1992 Born Collie Good Husbandry Lamb Lambs Livestock Nineties Orphan Sheep Shepherd Shepherds Spring Twin Watched Woolly
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the 1990s, Staffordshire farmer Gordon Blakemore tenderly cradles two newborn spring lambs in the back of his Land Rover. The image captures the essence of rural life and the deep connection between farmer and livestock. With the soft, rolling hills of the English countryside in the background, Blakemore, dressed in worn denim and a checked shirt, looks intently at the tiny, woolly creatures, ensuring they are safe and warm. The lambs, still covered in vernix and umbilical cord, appear vulnerable and dependent, yet they are in good hands with their shepherd. The scene is completed by Blakemore's loyal collie dog, who watches attentively from the passenger seat, a testament to the bond between man and man's best friend in rural communities. The twin lambs, possibly orphans, are carefully transported to join their mothers in the field, a common practice in sheep husbandry to ensure the survival of the young. The image is a poignant reminder of the hard work, dedication, and love involved in farming and raising livestock. The 1990s was a decade marked by change and progress in agriculture, yet the traditional values of caring for the land and animals remained at the heart of rural life, as exemplified by Blakemore and his lambs.
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