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Stringing beans in Ruxley, Kent. 1936
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Stringing beans in Ruxley, Kent. 1936
Stringing beans in Ruxley, Kent.
1936
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Media ID 10984788
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside English Rural Life Farm Farm Worker Farm Workers Farmer Farming Field Rural Life String Wire Women
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Stringing Beans in Ruxley, Kent. 1936 - A Glimpse into English Rural Life
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time - the year is 1936, and we find ourselves immersed in the picturesque countryside of Ruxley, Kent. The image showcases a group of hardworking women diligently stringing beans under the watchful eye of a farmer. In this snapshot from between the wars, we are transported to an era characterized by simplicity and resilience. The monochrome tones evoke nostalgia for a bygone era while emphasizing the timeless beauty of rural life. John Topham's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the vastness of the field stretching out before us and the intricate details within it. The women, their faces etched with determination and camaraderie, expertly thread wire through bean poles as they prepare for harvest season. Their hands move swiftly yet gracefully, embodying generations' worth of agricultural knowledge passed down through years on these very fields. As we gaze upon this scene captured by Topham's lens, we are reminded not only of farming practices but also of community bonds forged amidst nature's bounty. This photograph serves as a testament to human perseverance and connection with our land. With its rich historical context and exquisite portrayal of everyday life in rural England during the 1930s, "Stringing Beans in Ruxley" offers viewers an intimate glimpse into a world that has since transformed but remains forever im
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