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View on the North Downs towards Aldershot, showing fires on the heath during a prolonged
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View on the North Downs towards Aldershot, showing fires on the heath during a prolonged
View on the North Downs towards Aldershot, showing fires on the heath during a prolonged period of drought in the summer of 1921. Date: 1921
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Aldershot Apr21 Climate Downs Drought Fires Surrey 1921
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This evocative image captures the stark beauty and raw power of nature during a prolonged period of drought in the summer of 1921, as seen from the North Downs towards Aldershot in Surrey, England. The parched heathland is ablaze with the orange glow of numerous fires, their smoke rising high into the sky, painting the horizon with an eerie, apocalyptic hue. The hot, dry weather had turned the once lush and vibrant landscape into a tinderbox, leaving the community vulnerable to the threat of uncontrollable wildfires. The North Downs, a range of chalk hills running from Farnham to Dover, have long been a source of inspiration for artists and writers, with their rolling hills, picturesque villages, and breathtaking views. But in this moment, they are transformed into a scene of raw, untamed power. The fires, while destructive, also serve to highlight the resilience of nature, as new growth and life will eventually emerge from the ashes. The date of this photograph is April 1921, a time when the effects of the drought were beginning to be felt across the country. The prolonged dry spell would continue into the summer, leading to widespread crop failures, water shortages, and even more devastating fires. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human intervention, and the power of the natural world to surprise and challenge us, even in the most unexpected ways.
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