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Hop pickers arrive on the train from London to help harvest this years crop
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Hop pickers arrive on the train from London to help harvest this years crop
Hop pickers arrive on the train from London to help harvest this years crop. This family are shown leaving Paddock Wood station heading off to the hop fields - note the carpet! Paddock Wood remains the centre of hop growing in Kent and is home to The Hop Farm, a local museum attraction. 3rd September 1942
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Paddock Wood
Kent
England
Media ID 21692067
© Mirrorpix
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This print takes us back to the year 1942, during the height of World War II. The image showcases a family embarking on a journey from London to Paddock Wood station in Kent, ready to lend their hands in harvesting that year's hop crop. As they step off the train, we can see them carrying their belongings and luggage, packed with everything they need for this seasonal work. The family is filled with anticipation and excitement as they head towards the hop fields. One cannot help but notice the children's beaming faces, eager to explore this new rural landscape. The adults are dressed modestly yet stylishly for their journey into laborious days ahead. Paddock Wood holds great significance as it remains at the heart of hop growing in Kent even today. This historical town also houses The Hop Farm, which has become a local museum attraction over time. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only hardworking individuals seeking employment but also a testament to resilience amidst challenging times. It serves as a reminder of how communities came together during wartime to ensure food production continued despite adversity. As we delve into this photograph captured by Mirrorpix, we are transported back in time - an era marked by sacrifice and determination where families like these played an integral role in sustaining our nation's agricultural industry.
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