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Woman using water pump
Woman pumping water from a village pump, England.
circa 1937
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Media ID 14394446
© The Japics Historic Photography Collection/Mary Evans
Communal Pump Pumping Pumps Supply 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily routine of a woman in a rural English village as she draws water from the communal pump, circa 1937. The image, part of The Japics Historic Photography Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the 1930s and the simple pleasures and challenges of rural life. The woman, dressed in a long, modest frock, stands confidently before the stone pump house, her hands firmly gripping the handle. Her determined expression and posture convey the strength and resilience required to draw water from the well, a task that was once a common chore for women in villages and small towns across England. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the communal spirit of village life, as the woman goes about her daily task in the company of other buildings and the surrounding landscape. The stone pump house, with its intricate carvings and moss-covered walls, stands proudly amidst the rolling hills and verdant fields, a testament to the enduring character of rural England. Despite the simplicity of the scene, the photograph captures a sense of timelessness and beauty, inviting us to reflect on the past and the simple pleasures of a bygone era. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the natural world in shaping our lives, and the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve moments in history.
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