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Totting Bec Common
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Totting Bec Common
Hyde Farm, on Tooting Bec Common in southwest London. Date: 1885
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1885 Common Hyde Southwest Tooting
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Totting Bec Common: A Glimpse into the Past of Hyde Farm, Tooting Bec Common, Southwest London (1885) This evocative photograph, captured in the year 1885, offers a captivating glimpse into the history of Hyde Farm, situated on Tooting Bec Common in the southwest of London. The common, a sprawling expanse of green space, has long been a cherished retreat for Londoners, providing respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this image, we see the farmstead as it once was, nestled amidst the lush greenery and rolling hills that characterize this scenic corner of England. The farm, with its red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, stands proudly against the backdrop of the common, its barns and outbuildings testament to the rural heritage that once thrived in this area. The farmyard scene is bustling with activity, as farmers and laborers go about their daily tasks, tending to the livestock and working the land. In the foreground, a horse-drawn cart loaded with hay adds a sense of industry and productivity, while in the distance, the trees of the common stretch towards the horizon, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sunlight. The photograph, taken from a vantage point that allows for a panoramic view of the farm and its surroundings, invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of rural life in late Victorian England. It serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and heritage that can be found in even the most unexpected corners of our cities, and the importance of preserving these precious pieces of the past for future generations to enjoy.
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