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Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, Devon
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Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, Devon
Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, a market town in West Devon, not far from the Cornish border. He is pictured here standing behind a gate, with a shotgun over his right shoulder and his trusty little dog in his left hand. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1980s
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Caps Character Characterful Cornish Country Side Farmer Flat Haired Leaning Shotgun Terrier Wire Blight Holsworthy
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This photograph, taken in the picturesque market town of Holsworthy in West Devon, circa 1980s, introduces us to Farmer Blight, a quintessential figure of the English countryside. With the rugged charm of the Cornish border just a stone's throw away, Holsworthy's rural landscape is dotted with quaint farms and rolling hills. In this image, Farmer Blight is depicted leaning against a gate, his weathered cap sitting atop his head, shielding him from the elements. His face is etched with the lines of a life spent working the land, and his eyes sparkle with the wisdom and experience of a true country gentleman. In his left hand, he cradles a trusty little terrier, its fur as unruly as the wild terrain that surrounds them. Over his right shoulder, a shotgun rests, a testament to the hard realities of rural life. The flat wire gate behind him serves as a boundary, both physical and symbolic, separating the ordered world of the farm from the untamed wilderness beyond. The image is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the connection between man and nature was as strong as the bonds of community that held rural towns like Holsworthy together. Farmer Blight, with his characterful demeanor and unwavering dedication to his land, stands as a symbol of the resilient spirit of the English countryside. This photograph is a treasure trove of history and character, a reminder of a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of rural living were cherished.
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