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Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving
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Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving
Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving at Canterbury cathedral for the opening service of the Canterbury Festival Harvest Festival of the World.
21 June 1948
Photo by John Topham
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Media ID 10980548
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Banners Festival Folklore Gaiters Parade Tradition Uniform Smocks Superstition
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Harvest Festival of the World - Farm Workers 1843, complete with flail, arriving at Canterbury Cathedral for the opening service of the Canterbury Festival Harvest Festival of the World. In this photo captured by John Topham on June 21,1948, we are transported back in time to witness a grand parade that celebrates age-old traditions and folklore. The image showcases a group of farm workers dressed in their traditional smocks and uniform gaiters as they make their way towards Canterbury Cathedral. Banners fluttering proudly above them carry symbols representing various aspects of rural life, while the air is filled with an atmosphere charged with excitement and anticipation. The central figure holds a flail—a symbol deeply rooted in agricultural history—signifying both hard work and prosperity. This photograph beautifully encapsulates the spirit of community coming together to honor nature's bounty during harvest season. It serves as a reminder that despite modern advancements, there is immense value in preserving our cultural heritage and embracing superstitions passed down through generations. Through Topham's lens, we are granted access to a moment frozen in time—an era when such parades were not just celebrations but also acts of reverence towards Mother Earth. This print from TopFoto transports us back to an enchanting world where tradition reigns supreme.
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