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Real photo of tobacco drying sheds Church Crookham
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Real photo of tobacco drying sheds Church Crookham
Picture shows a long row of tall drying sheds in the tobacco field, with plants and, just visible, figures. Date: 1914
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Media ID 32236560
© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans
Drying Figures Publisher Real Sheds Tall Tobacco Unknown Visible Crookham
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This print from Holt's Battlefields Collection captures a real glimpse into the past with an image of tobacco drying sheds in Church Crookham from 1914. The picture shows a long row of tall, wooden structures standing proudly in the tobacco field, surrounded by lush plants and with faint figures visible in the distance.
The scene is both rustic and industrial, showcasing the traditional method of drying tobacco leaves before they are processed for consumption. The sheer size and number of sheds hint at a bustling industry that once thrived in this area.
The black-and-white photograph exudes a sense of nostalgia, transporting viewers back to a time when agriculture played a vital role in shaping communities like Church Crookham. The attention to detail captured by the unknown artist or publisher adds depth and texture to the image, allowing us to appreciate the craftsmanship involved in creating these structures.
Overall, this print serves as a valuable historical document, preserving a moment in time that may have otherwise been forgotten. It offers us a window into the past and invites us to reflect on how far we've come since those days of manual labor and hand-crafted goods.
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