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Mowing, Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park - the Distribution of the... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mowing, Shearing, and Cottagers Flower Show, at Coleshill Park - the Distribution of the Prizes, 1858. For fourteen years the noble owner of Coleshill, the Earl of Radnor - with the view not only of exciting honourable and honest emulation among labourers in the several departments of agricultural skill, but of inducing them to attend carefully to their families and homes, and to devote their leisure hours to the cultivation of their gardens, by which their own domestic comfort might be enhanced - has held an annual gathering of these classes in his park, and awarded to them such prizes as their skill and good conduct merited... The exhibition of vegetables and flowers by cottagers was remarkably good; and so keen was the competition that the judges experienced considerable difficulty in making their awards...The Earl of Radnor said..."Although it is good to have skill in shearing and in mowing...there is something more you should all strive to acquire, and that is honesty, sobriety, and truthfulness. My recommendation is that you should practise these things. Every man can be sober, every man can be honest, and every man can be truthful". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Mowing, Shearing, and Cottagers' Flower Show at Coleshill Park - The Distribution of the Prizes, 1858
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is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing a community event organized by the Earl of Radnor for local laborers. The Earl, known for his generosity and vision, had been hosting an annual gathering in his park for the past fourteen years. His primary objective was to encourage healthy competition in agricultural skills, while also inspiring the laborers to focus on their families and homes, and to cultivate their gardens for personal comfort. The photograph captures the essence of the event as the Earl distributes the hard-earned prizes to the victors. The exhibition of vegetables and flowers by the cottagers was exceptional, with competition so fierce that the judges faced a challenging task in making their awards. The Earl, in his speech, emphasized the importance of not just possessing skills in mowing and shearing but also striving for honesty, sobriety, and truthfulness in everyday life. The Earl of Radnor's annual event was a testament to his belief in the power of community engagement and the potential for personal growth through healthy competition. It was a time when the laborers could showcase their skills, receive recognition for their efforts, and be reminded of the importance of virtues that extended beyond their work. This photograph, taken in 1858, offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the values that shaped it.
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