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Workers busily demonstrating packing fruit at the Fruit Farm in Swanley, Kent. 1938
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Workers busily demonstrating packing fruit at the Fruit Farm in Swanley, Kent. 1938
Workers busily demonstrating packing fruit at the Fruit Farm in Swanley, Kent.
1938
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10983417
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Boxes Crates English Rural Life Flat Cap Fruit Women Workers Racks
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This print transports us back to the year 1938, capturing a moment in English rural life between the wars. The scene unfolds at the Fruit Farm in Swanley, Kent, where workers are busily demonstrating their expertise in packing fruit. In this monochrome snapshot of history, we see men and women diligently arranging crates and boxes filled with fresh produce on racks. Their hands move swiftly yet carefully as they handle each piece of fruit with precision. Amongst them stands a man wearing a flat cap, embodying the essence of hard work and dedication. The image not only showcases the laborious process of packaging fruits but also provides insight into the social dynamics of that era. It is evident that both men and women played integral roles in this industry, highlighting gender equality even during challenging times. Photographer John Topham skillfully captures this slice of life from 1930s England through his lens. His attention to detail allows us to appreciate every aspect of this bustling scene – from the neatly stacked crates to the focused expressions on each worker's face. As we gaze upon this photograph print from TopFoto, we are transported back in time to witness an important chapter in European agricultural history. This image serves as a reminder of our collective past and honors those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to bring nature's bounty into our homes.
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