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Steam tractor cultivation at Farningham, Kent. 1938
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Steam tractor cultivation at Farningham, Kent. 1938
Steam tractor cultivation at Farningham, Kent.
1938
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Media ID 10990578
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
English Rural Life Farm Worker Field Mechanised Plough Steam Traction Engine
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This print captures a moment in English rural life during the 1930s. Taken by John Topham, it showcases steam tractor cultivation at Farningham, Kent in 1938. The image transports us back to a time between the wars when agriculture was undergoing mechanization. In this snapshot of history, we see a hardworking farm worker operating the powerful steam tractor as it ploughs through the field. The immense machine exudes strength and efficiency, symbolizing progress and modernization in farming practices. Its billowing clouds of steam create an atmospheric backdrop against the picturesque countryside. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this photograph, emphasizing its historical significance. It serves as a reminder of how technology revolutionized traditional agricultural methods during the early 20th century. As we delve into this piece of Europeana photography, we are transported to an era where man and machine worked together harmoniously to cultivate vast stretches of land. This image encapsulates both the physical labor involved in farming and the ingenuity behind harnessing steam power for agricultural purposes. John Topham's skillful composition allows us to appreciate not only the technical aspects but also the beauty inherent in these scenes from yesteryears. It is through photographs like these that we gain insight into our past while marveling at human innovation and resilience throughout history.
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