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Antique Framed Print : Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent
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Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent
Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 11583226
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beer Brewery Brewing Dray Hops Kentish Oast Paddock Sack Sacks Transporting Wagon Whitbread Whitbreads
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.9cm x 37.1cm (9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the hop industry in Kent, England during the 1930s, specifically at Whitbreads Hop Gardens in Paddock Wood. The image showcases a row of traditional oasthouses, their distinctive conical roofs designed for drying hops, a crucial step in the brewing process. The hops, once dried, would be transported to the brewery for use in producing beer. The scene is bustling with activity, as horse-drawn carts and wagons laden with sacks of freshly harvested hops make their way through the gardens. The horses appear strong and well-fed, their coats glistening in the sunlight. In the background, more oasthouses can be seen, their doors open to reveal the drying hops within. The atmosphere is one of industry and hard work, yet there is a sense of community and tradition that permeates the scene. The people working in the gardens, dressed in their practical clothing, move purposefully between the rows of hop vines, tending to the crops and ensuring a bountiful harvest. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a time when agriculture and the brewing industry were intricately linked, and the hop gardens of Kent were a vital part of the region's economy and identity. The image is a testament to the rich history of hop farming and brewing in the county, a history that continues to be celebrated and cherished today.
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