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Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load
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Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load
Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load them onto their company Bedford truck in St Mary Cray, Kent.
21 February 1936
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Bedford Country Countryside English Rural Life Farm Farming Lorry Machine Rural Truck Workmen Bales Famer
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In this photograph captured by John Topham, we are transported back to the English countryside in the 1930s. The image showcases a group of hardworking men from Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd as they skillfully operate a hay bale press. With precision and strength, they transform piles of hay into perfectly compacted bales. The scene is set in St Mary Cray, Kent, where rural life thrived during this era between the wars. Against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush fields, these dedicated workers load their meticulously crafted hay bales onto a company Bedford truck. This iconic vehicle symbolizes progress and efficiency in agricultural practices at that time. Topham's monochrome composition beautifully captures the essence of early 20th-century European farming life. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the image while emphasizing the determination etched on each worker's face. This snapshot serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's abundance. It immortalizes an era when manual labor was essential for sustaining communities through agriculture. As we gaze upon this timeless print, we can't help but appreciate the dedication of these unsung heroes who played a vital role in feeding their countrymen during challenging times
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