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Mono Print
Charlie and his home made bender which he attaches to his swcythe to make the wheat lie for easy collection - when he cuts round the outside of a field ready for the bindre - at Shireham, Kent. Charlie is 74 years old, full name Charles Watson - and not thought of retiring yet!
5th August 1947 scything farming harvest Poldark agriculture rural life england tradition traditional
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Agriculture English Rural Life Farming Field Industry Scythe Wheat
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In this print titled "Mono Print" we are transported back to the idyllic countryside of Shireham, Kent on the 5th of August, 1947. The image showcases a remarkable scene from English rural life, capturing the essence of tradition and hard work in agriculture. At first glance, our attention is drawn to Charlie, a resilient 74-year-old farmer who refuses to retire. Full name Charles Watson, he stands proudly beside his homemade bender attached to his trusty scythe. With this ingenious contraption, Charlie effortlessly makes the wheat lie flat for easy collection as he cuts around the perimeter of a vast field. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Poldark-like farming harvests that were once an integral part of rural England's heritage. It serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when manual labor was at its peak in shaping agricultural landscapes. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time by General's lens, we can't help but appreciate how it immortalizes not only Charlie but also an entire era defined by resilience and dedication. This image speaks volumes about the unwavering commitment displayed by farmers like Charlie who dedicated their lives to nurturing and harvesting crops with their own hands. "Mono Print" transports us back to an era where fields stretched endlessly under open skies – a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's bounty.
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