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Hop-picking resting 1858
Hop picking season in Kent, men, women and children from many distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark and Lambeth travelled along the roads leading to the scene of action in hope of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment.
1858
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Hop-picking Resting, 1858 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, originally published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, transports you to the heart of the hop fields during the Victorian era. Witness the vibrant energy of the hop-picking season as men, women, and children from across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and even the East End of London come together to contribute to the harvest. Add this stunning piece of history to your walls and bring a touch of nostalgia and charm to any room.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the hop-picking season in Kent, England, in 1858. The annual event brought together men, women, and children from distant villages and towns of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East End of London, Southwark, and Lambeth, drawn by the promise of two or three weeks of agreeable and profitable employment. The scene unfolds along the banks of the Medway River, with the hop fields stretching out in the background. The hop-pickers, dressed in their finest clothes, take a well-deserved break from their laborious work. The women, some with children in tow, sit on blankets spread out on the grass, while the men lean against makeshift barriers, resting weary bodies. A sense of community and camaraderie is palpable, as they share a moment of respite from the back-breaking work of picking hops. The hop-picking season was a temporary but essential part of the agricultural calendar, with the hops used primarily for brewing beer. The laborers, who often traveled great distances to work on the farms, lived in temporary accommodation provided by the farmers. The season offered not only employment but also a chance to socialize and enjoy the simple pleasures of country life. The image also reveals the importance of the hop industry to the rural economy and the role it played in providing employment opportunities for the urban working class. The hop-pickers, with their woven baskets and long-handled hoppers, are a testament to the hard work and dedication required to cultivate and harvest these valuable crops. As the sun rises over the hop fields, the hop-pickers prepare to return to their work, their spirits buoyed by the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with the hop-picking season.
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