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Peat cutting (b/w photo)
8652392 Peat cutting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat cutting. Illustration for The British Isles in Black's Geography Pictures series edited by J Fairgrieve (A&C Black, c.1950).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38499420
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1940 1949 19401949 1940s 1950 1959 1950 1959 Annees 50 50s 1950 50s 50 S 1950s 1950s 50s 50s Coal Fields Fifties Forties Meadow Nineteen Forties The Forties Years 1940 Years 40 Years Forty Geographer
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This print captures the timeless tradition of peat cutting in the British Isles during the mid-20th century. The image showcases a group of laborers hard at work in a vast field, meticulously harvesting blocks of peat for fuel.
The stark contrast between light and shadow in this photograph adds depth and texture to the scene, emphasizing the physicality and dedication required for this arduous task. Each figure is frozen in motion, their bodies bent over as they cut through layers of earth to extract the valuable resource beneath.
Peat cutting has long been an essential practice in rural communities throughout Britain, providing a sustainable source of energy for heating homes and cooking meals. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the connection between humans and nature, highlighting our reliance on the land for survival.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are transported back in time to an era when manual labor was fundamental to daily life. The simplicity and authenticity captured in this photo evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone age, inviting us to reflect on our own relationship with the environment around us.
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