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Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
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Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich) successfully made Prof Child pay one Alfred Coe the sum of 10 as a penalty for giving bad advice as to where to dig a well! Date: circa 1910
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Aug16 Divination Divining Dowser Dowsing Find Finding Portugal Prof Professor Search Searching Sensing Technique Vineyard
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In this photograph, Professor T. Child of Ipswich, England, is seen practicing the ancient art of dowsing for water in a vineyard of Pemfega, Portugal. Dating back to circa 1910, this image showcases the traditional technique of divining, which involves using a Y-shaped rod or other tools to sense the presence of underground water. Professor Child, a renowned dowser, was in Portugal at the time to assist the local workers in finding a new water source for their vineyard. However, the outcome of his search did not meet their expectations, and the villagers of Flowton, a nearby village, were not pleased with the results. In fact, they were so disappointed that they took legal action against him, making him pay a penalty of ten shillings to Alfred Coe as a consequence for giving bad advice. Despite this setback, the image captures the intrigue and mystery surrounding the practice of dowsing. Known by various names such as doodlebugging, witching, or divining, this technique has been used for centuries to locate water, minerals, and other hidden treasures. The exact origins of dowsing remain a subject of debate, with some believing it to be a superstitious practice, while others attribute it to the subtle sensing of electromagnetic fields or other natural phenomena. Regardless of its origins or validity, the image of Professor Child dowsing in the vineyard of Pemfega, Portugal, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of this traditional technique and the human quest to unlock the secrets of the natural world.
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