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Mrs. Firbank alone and only with the help of a shepherd
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Mrs. Firbank alone and only with the help of a shepherd
Mrs. Firbank alone and only with the help of a shepherd, owns a mountain with an area of approximately 3000 acres.
In summer months she has 3, 500 sheep and lambs and anything from 120 to 200 head of cattle.
Her average day during the summertime works out to 15 hours.
Esme Firbank about to lower a sheep into the trough for washing prior to sheep shearing.
June 1948
P004136
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21319120
© Mirrorpix
1948 Agriculture Farming Mountaineering Sheep
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This print captures the remarkable life of Mrs. Firbank, a resilient woman who single-handedly manages her vast mountain estate with the assistance of a shepherd. With an impressive land area spanning approximately 3000 acres, Mrs. Firbank's domain is home to an abundance of nature's wonders. During the summer months, she tends to a staggering number of animals - 3,500 sheep and lambs roam freely alongside 120 to 200 head of cattle. Her dedication knows no bounds as she devotes an average of 15 hours each day to ensure their well-being. In this particular snapshot taken in June 1948, we witness Mrs. Firbank engaged in one of her daily tasks: preparing for sheep shearing season. With great care and expertise, she gently lowers a sheep into the trough for washing prior to its transformational haircut. The image exudes both strength and tenderness as it encapsulates the extraordinary life led by this pioneering woman amidst rugged mountaintops and sprawling pastures. It serves as a testament not only to her unwavering commitment but also highlights the unique bond between humans and animals that thrives within these remote landscapes. Preserved through time by Mirrorpix's lens, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when self-sufficiency was paramount and showcases Mrs. Firbank's indomitable spirit against the backdrop of rural farming life in the mid-20th century.
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