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Woman on allotment - 2

A woman bends over and plants onion sets in the well-prepared soil of her allotment in Northern England. The background shows ramshackle allotments and on the skyline is a church tower. Exact location uncertain. Landscape format Date: circa 1987

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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library

1987 Allotment Allotments Bending Bent Cold Eighties Gardener Gardening Growing Planting Sowing Vegetable Vegetables


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Amidst the rustic charm of Northern England's allotments, a determined woman bends over to plant onion sets in the rich, well-prepared soil. The scene, reminiscent of the 1980s, exudes a sense of hard work and dedication as she carefully places each set into the ground. The ramshackle allotment plots, dotted with various vegetable beds and sheds, stretch out behind her, a testament to the community spirit and self-sufficiency that defines allotment gardening. The backdrop of the photograph features a quaint church tower on the horizon, adding a touch of tranquility and tradition to the scene. The exact location of this idyllic setting remains uncertain, but the image captures the essence of a simpler time, where the daily routine of tending to one's garden provided a source of pride and sustenance. Despite the cold and potentially harsh winter weather that lies ahead, the woman's focus is on the present, as she sows the seeds for the upcoming growing season. Her posture, with her back bent and hands calloused, speaks to the physical labor and dedication required to maintain an allotment. This poignant moment in time encapsulates the spirit of working-class gardening culture in England during the 1980s, a time when the connection to the land and the community was deeply rooted.

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