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Hydrangea House MCF01_02_0737
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Hydrangea House MCF01_02_0737
Hydrangea House, Grove Road, Burton Bradstock, West Dorset, Dorset. Looking east on Grove Road along the front of the butchers shop, showing Mrs Gale and Ivy standing outside.
In the negative index for the collection, the photographer has recorded the location of the photograph as Hydrangea House, which appears to be on the site of 36-37 Grove Road and which included a butchers shop. The photographer was staying here during her visit to Burton Bradstock with Mrs Gale who was the butchers wife
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Media ID 27396136
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1920s Clothing And Fashion House People Posed Butchers Shop Village Shop
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This print captures a slice of village life in the 1920s. Titled "Hydrangea House MCF01_02_0737" it showcases Hydrangea House, located on Grove Road in Burton Bradstock, West Dorset. The image depicts the front of a bustling butchers shop, with two women standing proudly outside. The photographer provides valuable context through the negative index for this collection. It reveals that Mrs Gale and Ivy are the individuals featured in the photograph. Mrs Gale is identified as the wife of the butcher, suggesting that she played an integral role in running this local establishment. The location recorded by the photographer indicates that Hydrangea House occupied what is now known as 36-37 Grove Road. This historical insight adds depth to our understanding of this charming village scene. Beyond its architectural significance, this photo also offers glimpses into clothing and fashion trends of the era. The posed figures showcase typical attire worn during that time period, allowing us to appreciate how style has evolved over decades. Katherine MacFee's skillful composition transports viewers back to a simpler time when community shops were at the heart of daily life. Through her lens, we can almost hear snippets of conversation and feel a sense of camaraderie among villagers going about their day-to-day activities.
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