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Stooking corn, Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset
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Stooking corn, Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset
Two men and a boy stooking corn on Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset. Date: 1971
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1971 Agricultural Agriculture Barley Braces Corn Crop Crops Exmoor Fields Harvest Jumper Porlock Somerset Stook Stooking Stooks
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life and the harvest season on Exmoor, near Porlock, Somerset, in 1971. Two men and a young boy are seen working together to stook their barley crop. Stooking is an essential part of the harvest process, where the ripe crops are carefully arranged into small shocks or pyramid-shaped bundles to allow for even drying and protection from the elements. The men, dressed in traditional agricultural attire, wear braces and red jumpers, with one donning a cap to shield himself from the sun. Their faces are etched with the focus and determination that comes with a day's hard work in the fields. The boy, with a determined look on his face, stands at the base of the stook, likely learning the skills that will be passed down through generations. The rolling hills of Exmoor provide a picturesque backdrop to this scene, with the golden barley fields stretching out towards the horizon. The image transports us back to a simpler time, where the rhythms of nature and the community's collective efforts shaped the agricultural landscape. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of rural life and the importance of the harvest season in the West Country during the 1970s.
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