The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent

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The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent

The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent Date: 1875

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1875 Growing Harvest Hops Kentish Lawson Oast Plough Roof Wrotham

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This evocative photograph, titled 'The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent' and dated 1875, captures the essence of rural life in the Victorian era. Taken by renowned photographer T.G. Carter, also known as T.G. Lawson, this image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the picturesque hop gardens of Wrotham, Kent, in the heart of England's Garden of England. Hops, an essential ingredient in brewing beer, are meticulously grown in this idyllic setting. The lush, green vines are trained to climb the wooden trellises, their tendrils reaching out to grasp the supports. The hop cones, which would later be harvested and dried in oast houses, are just beginning to form, promising a bountiful yield. The scene is further enhanced by the quaint, red-roofed oast house in the background. The traditional Kentish building, with its distinctive conical roof designed for efficient drying of the hops, stands proudly amidst the verdant landscape. The plough, resting in the foreground, hints at the hard work and dedication required to maintain the garden and ensure a successful harvest. The Hop Garden, Wrotham, Kent, is a testament to the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This photograph, taken in the 1870s, invites us to step back in time and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of rural life during the Victorian era.

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