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Planting Potatoes

An old male farm worker, plants potatoes from the sack over his shoulder in the Wirral, Cheshire. Back- breaking work, especially in heavy, stiff clay soil. Date: 1950s

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Bending Breaking Cheshire Clay Heavy Planting Potatoes Sack Shoulder Soil Sore Stiff Wirral Worker


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This evocative photograph captures the dedication and hard work of an old male farm worker as he plants potatoes in the Wirral, Cheshire during the 1950s. The man, with weathered features and calloused hands, bends over from the waist, his back curved with the effort of lifting the heavy sack of potatoes from his shoulder. The soil beneath him is heavy and stiff, making each potato planting motion a laborious task. The creases on his worn work clothes are deep, and beads of sweat form on his brow as he focuses intently on his work. The sack, which seems almost as large as him, is a testament to the quantity of potatoes that must be planted to ensure a successful harvest. The scene is one of quiet determination, with the only sounds being the soft thuds of potatoes hitting the ground and the occasional clump of earth being turned over. This image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the back-breaking work that was once a necessary part of farming life in Britain during the 1950s.

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