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"Ploughing with Shire Horses: Preserving Tradition in Derbyshire, England" Step back in time to the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire, England

Background imagePlough Collection: Shepherds calendar - The Labours of the Months - September - Woodcut from the 1496

Shepherds calendar - The Labours of the Months - September - Woodcut from the 1496
XEE4162847 Shepherds calendar - The Labours of the Months - September - Woodcut from the 1496 book printed by Guy Marchant (Guido Mercator) at Troyes - Au premier plan

Background imagePlough Collection: Harrowing, (oil on canvas)

Harrowing, (oil on canvas)
657593 Harrowing, (oil on canvas) by Fidler, Harry (1856-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrowing. Harry Fidler (1856-1935). Oil on canvas

Background imagePlough Collection: Ploughing (engraving)

Ploughing (engraving)
5224559 Ploughing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ploughing. Illustration for The Sunday Picture Book No 2, Scripture Manners and Customs (SPCK)

Background imagePlough Collection: The Ploughman Wilmington Polegate, Near Eastbourne, (pencil and watercolour)

The Ploughman Wilmington Polegate, Near Eastbourne, (pencil and watercolour)
659760 The Ploughman Wilmington Polegate, Near Eastbourne, (pencil and watercolour) by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); 59.8x105 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: The Early Ploughman, 1868 (etching)

The Early Ploughman, 1868 (etching)
6200827 The Early Ploughman, 1868 (etching) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 13.1x19.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving)

Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving)
5998836 Animals beneficial to man (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals beneficial to manPrint published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Background imagePlough Collection: Canadian Mounted Police (colour litho)

Canadian Mounted Police (colour litho)
6010733 Canadian Mounted Police (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Mounted Police)

Background imagePlough Collection: Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India (photo)

Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India (photo)
5997799 Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant helping plough the rice fields in India)

Background imagePlough Collection: Electric telegraph used in Crimean War, 1854

Electric telegraph used in Crimean War, 1854
Electric telegraph used in the Crimean War, 1854. The plough for laying the wire. The wire is deposited by a subsoil plough in the ground

Background imagePlough Collection: King Alfred, Angles, Saxons and Norsemen

King Alfred, Angles, Saxons and Norsemen
King Alfred the Great, Angles, Saxons and Norsemen, agriculture, ships and churches. (3 of 4) 9th century

Background imagePlough Collection: The Elephant drawing the Plough (engraving)

The Elephant drawing the Plough (engraving)
5202677 The Elephant drawing the Plough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant drawing the Plough)

Background imagePlough Collection: Ploughing in Stormy Weather, 1853 (oil on canvas)

Ploughing in Stormy Weather, 1853 (oil on canvas)
2956825 Ploughing in Stormy Weather, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) and studio; 76.2x191.77 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: This highly successful self taught painter)

Background imagePlough Collection: Field work - Agriculture, sowing, ploughing. Various model rolls and ploughs

Field work - Agriculture, sowing, ploughing. Various model rolls and ploughs
PCT4265126 Field work - Agriculture, sowing, ploughing. Various model rolls and ploughs: Plate of a volume of illustrations from the Encyclopedie of Diderot

Background imagePlough Collection: Wee modest, crimson tipped flower, from English Literature pub. by T C & EC Jack, c

Wee modest, crimson tipped flower, from English Literature pub. by T C & EC Jack, c
3949283 Wee modest, crimson tipped flower, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R. (1888-1924); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: He that by the plough would thrive--Himself must either hold or drive, c

He that by the plough would thrive--Himself must either hold or drive, c
3949691 He that by the plough would thriveA--Himself must either hold or drive, c.1825-50 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 88.3x213.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imagePlough Collection: Ms 1175 f. 156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum)

Ms 1175 f. 156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum)
NUL121280 Ms 1175 f.156v Labours, from Vieil Rentier d Audenarde, 1291-1302 (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Winter Ploughing

Winter Ploughing
BAL32424 Winter Ploughing by Bochmann, Gregor von (1850-1930); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: The Work Horse, 1866 (oil on canvas)

The Work Horse, 1866 (oil on canvas)
BON40342 The Work Horse, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Bache, Otto (1839-1927); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Labourer, from the Tomb of Princess Nefertiabet, Old Kingdom (clay)

Labourer, from the Tomb of Princess Nefertiabet, Old Kingdom (clay)
PWI110866 Labourer, from the Tomb of Princess Nefertiabet, Old Kingdom (clay) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Ploughing Scene with Fires in a Field, 1910 (w / c on paper)

Ploughing Scene with Fires in a Field, 1910 (w / c on paper)
CRD127277 Ploughing Scene with Fires in a Field, 1910 (w/c on paper) by Hall, Jessie (1858-1914); 24.1x34.5 cm; Croydon Art Collection, Museum of Croydon, UK; eCroydon Art Collection; English

Background imagePlough Collection: Work - Ploughing (colour litho)

Work - Ploughing (colour litho)
STC386346 Work - Ploughing (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Homeward (oil on canvas)

Homeward (oil on canvas)
XPG380549 Homeward (oil on canvas) by Fidler, Harry (1856-1935); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Poster advertising the Peace Loan, 1919-20 (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Peace Loan, 1919-20 (colour litho)
PER360375 Poster advertising the Peace Loan, 1919-20 (colour litho) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: L emprunt de la paix; ); French, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Oxen Plowing, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Oxen Plowing, 1860 (oil on canvas)
877097 Oxen Plowing, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Troyon, Constant-Emile (1810-65); 97.2x129.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Jat Zemindars and Ryots, c. 1863 (b / w photo)

Jat Zemindars and Ryots, c. 1863 (b / w photo)
498599 Jat Zemindars and Ryots, c.1863 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: A zemindar was an official in precolonial India assigned to collect the land)

Background imagePlough Collection: View of Carditello (oil on canvas)

View of Carditello (oil on canvas)
NUL116739 View of Carditello (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Dinner Time, from Sun Artists: A Serial of Artistic Photography

Dinner Time, from Sun Artists: A Serial of Artistic Photography
STC192056 Dinner Time, from Sun Artists: A Serial of Artistic Photography, published 1889-91 (photo) by Sutcliffe, Frank Meadow (1853-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imagePlough Collection: Springtime Ploughing, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

Springtime Ploughing, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
GG203725 Springtime Ploughing, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by East, Alfred (1849-1913); 42x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: The Cornfield, detail of the harvester, 1826 (oil on canvas)

The Cornfield, detail of the harvester, 1826 (oil on canvas)
PHD983 The Cornfield, detail of the harvester, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 142.9x121.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Double plough Brabant invented by Antoine Bajac, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Double plough Brabant invented by Antoine Bajac, c. 1900 (colour litho)
REV326136 Double plough Brabant invented by Antoine Bajac, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePlough Collection: The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat

The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat
NCO191755 The Generae of Patriotism, or The Bloomsbury Farmer planting Bedfordshire Wheat, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imagePlough Collection: Ms 17 Ceres, from Vie des Femmes Celebres, c. 1505 (vellum)

Ms 17 Ceres, from Vie des Femmes Celebres, c. 1505 (vellum)
XIR181960 Ms 17 Ceres, from Vie des Femmes Celebres, c.1505 (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee Thomas Dobree, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: American Farm Scene, 1853 (colour litho)

American Farm Scene, 1853 (colour litho)
PNP246261 American Farm Scene, 1853 (colour litho) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: The steel bladed plow (colour litho)

The steel bladed plow (colour litho)
PNP246256 The steel bladed plow (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: invented by John Deere in 1837; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imagePlough Collection: The Ploughing Festival in China (w / c on paper)

The Ploughing Festival in China (w / c on paper)
CHT265547 The Ploughing Festival in China (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: View of the Island of Vulcano, Sicily (engraving)

View of the Island of Vulcano, Sicily (engraving)
UCL273833 View of the Island of Vulcano, Sicily (engraving) by Vegni, L. de (fl.c.1844); Geology Collections, University College London

Background imagePlough Collection: Morning (w / c & bodycolour on board)

Morning (w / c & bodycolour on board)
CTS336391 Morning (w/c & bodycolour on board) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 50.2x70 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: Page from a school textbook illustrating the Cultivation of the Potato, c

Page from a school textbook illustrating the Cultivation of the Potato, c
CHT293279 Page from a school textbook illustrating the Cultivation of the Potato, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: The Emperor of China in a spring ritual called

The Emperor of China in a spring ritual called
The Emperor of China with plough and oxen in a spring ritual called the Feast of Agriculture. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Background imagePlough Collection: Ploughing with a goat and oxen, Harvesting of reeds and corn using bill-hooks

Ploughing with a goat and oxen, Harvesting of reeds and corn using bill-hooks
810355 Ploughing with a goat and oxen, Harvesting of reeds and corn using bill-hooks (colour litho) by Cailliaud, Frederic (1787-1869) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: Cattle plague (engraving)

Cattle plague (engraving)
812876 Cattle plague (engraving) by Cleyn, Francis (1582-1658); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cattle plague. Print made by Wencelaus Hollar)

Background imagePlough Collection: Landscape at Romeny, The Horse (oil on canvas)

Landscape at Romeny, The Horse (oil on canvas)
XIR164917 Landscape at Romeny, The Horse (oil on canvas) by Renoux, Jules Ernest (1863-1932); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Ms 438 The Month of October: Ploughing and Sowing, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum)

Ms 438 The Month of October: Ploughing and Sowing, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum)
CHT166626 Ms 438 The Month of October: Ploughing and Sowing, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imagePlough Collection: The Ploughman and his Sons, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)

The Ploughman and his Sons, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472559 The Ploughman and his Sons, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imagePlough Collection: Grand National Union Banner for 1864 (colour lithograph)

Grand National Union Banner for 1864 (colour lithograph)
3710024 Grand National Union Banner for 1864 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlough Collection: Un elephant de labour, a Ceylan (engraving)

Un elephant de labour, a Ceylan (engraving)
2814173 Un elephant de labour, a Ceylan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un elephant de labour, a Ceylan)

Background imagePlough Collection: The large plane-tree, Damascus (engraving)

The large plane-tree, Damascus (engraving)
2774973 The large plane-tree, Damascus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The large plane-tree, Damascus)

Background imagePlough Collection: Sarcleuse mecanique pour les champs de betterave (engraving)

Sarcleuse mecanique pour les champs de betterave (engraving)
2787793 Sarcleuse mecanique pour les champs de betterave (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcleuse mecanique pour les champs de betterave)



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"Ploughing with Shire Horses: Preserving Tradition in Derbyshire, England" Step back in time to the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire, England, where the ancient art of ploughing is kept alive by majestic Shire horses. These magnificent creatures form a powerful team as they pull the plough through fertile fields, their strength and grace captivating all who witness this timeless spectacle. During the annual Ploughing Match, a celebration of agricultural heritage, teams of Shire horses take center stage. With their muscles rippling under their sleek coats, these gentle giants demonstrate an unwavering dedication to their task. The bond between horse and handler is evident as they work harmoniously together to till the land. Intriguingly captured on a Women's Land Army poster from World War II era, we see how these loyal companions were instrumental in supporting food production efforts during challenging times. Their contribution was invaluable and symbolized resilience and unity. Legend has it that even celestial beings recognize the importance of ploughing. Depicted in an enchanting artwork featuring Saint Isidore - patron saint of plowers - an angel lends a helping hand as he guides his trusty steeds across vast fields. This portrayal reminds us that farming traditions are deeply rooted not only within communities but also within spiritual beliefs. Venturing beyond earthly realms, an optical photo reveals Sirius - known as the Dog Star - shimmering brightly against a star filter backdrop. Just like these stars illuminate our skies at nightfall; working horses illuminate our landscapes with their tireless efforts throughout history. A glimpse into Wiltshire Landscape 1937 watercolor painting transports us to another era where rolling hills meet endless horizons dotted with horse-drawn ploughs diligently tending to nature's bounty. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and Mother Nature's generosity intertwined seamlessly for centuries past. The significance of ploughs extends beyond the fields, as exemplified by the tale of Cincinnatus.