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FARMYARD, 1860
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FARMYARD, 1860
A farmyard with thatched barn, duckpond, dovecote, drinking trough, wagon, barrow, a variety of free-ranging livestock and a lad in a smock feeding the poultry
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1860 Barn Barrow Dove Cote Farm Yard Feeding Free Live Stock Poultry Ranging Smock Thatched Trough Variety Wagon
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Step back in time to the idyllic scene of a 19th century farmyard, as depicted in this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Circa 1860, this image transports us to a simpler era, where the rhythm of rural life was governed by the changing seasons and the daily needs of livestock. At the heart of the scene is a thatched barn, its timeworn timbers and mossy roof providing shelter for the farm's animals. A nearby dovecote, its whitewashed walls adorned with intricate patterns, houses contented pigeons cooing in the eaves. A crystal-clear duckpond reflects the vibrant colors of the surrounding foliage, while a wagon and barrow stand ready for the next harvest. A variety of free-ranging livestock graze peacefully in the lush pasture, their forms silhouetted against the blue-grey sky. A lad in a smock, his face sun-kissed and weathered, tenderly feeds the poultry, his connection to the land and its creatures a testament to the deep bond between farmer and livestock. The tranquility of the scene is broken only by the gentle clucking of chickens and the occasional quack of a duck. The air is thick with the scent of hay, manure, and fresh earth, a heady perfume that speaks of the richness of the soil and the abundance of the harvest. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, a window into the history of farming in Britain during a time when the simple pleasures of rural life held sway. It is a scene of timeless beauty, one that speaks to the enduring allure of the countryside and the simple joys of a life lived close to the land.
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