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Mounted Print : Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent
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Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent
Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens, Paddock Wood, Kent. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 11583226
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beer Brewery Brewing Dray Hops Kentish Oast Paddock Sack Sacks Transporting Wagon Whitbread Whitbreads
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring the charm of the past into your home with our exquisite range of Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features an enchanting image of Oasthouses at Whitbreads Hop Gardens in Paddock Wood, Kent, captured in the 1930s. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph transports you to a time when hop gardens were a thriving industry. The high-quality mount adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room, making it a perfect addition to your decor. Relive history and create a unique focal point with this stunning mounted photo.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 20.3cm (4.9" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the hop industry in Kent, England during the 1930s, specifically at Whitbreads Hop Gardens in Paddock Wood. The image showcases a row of traditional oasthouses, their distinctive conical roofs designed for drying hops, a crucial step in the brewing process. The hops, once dried, would be transported to the brewery for use in producing beer. The scene is bustling with activity, as horse-drawn carts and wagons laden with sacks of freshly harvested hops make their way through the gardens. The horses appear strong and well-fed, their coats glistening in the sunlight. In the background, more oasthouses can be seen, their doors open to reveal the drying hops within. The atmosphere is one of industry and hard work, yet there is a sense of community and tradition that permeates the scene. The people working in the gardens, dressed in their practical clothing, move purposefully between the rows of hop vines, tending to the crops and ensuring a bountiful harvest. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a time when agriculture and the brewing industry were intricately linked, and the hop gardens of Kent were a vital part of the region's economy and identity. The image is a testament to the rich history of hop farming and brewing in the county, a history that continues to be celebrated and cherished today.
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